Eng’s Heritage store in Northpoint City has license suspended after 26 people fell ill with gastroenteritis



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SINGAPORE: Eng’s Heritage’s license in Northpoint City has been suspended until further notice amid alleged ongoing transmission of gastroenteritis, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Wednesday (Jan. 13). ).

Twenty-six people were reported to have gastroenteritis symptoms after consuming foods prepared by Eng’s Heritage between Jan.7 and Jan.9, according to the joint press release.

Currently five people are hospitalized and in stable condition, with an additional case already discharged.

“All food handlers working in the suspended facilities must re-attend and pass the basic food hygiene course before they can resume their work as food handlers,” the Health Ministry and SFA said.

Designated food hygiene officers working in the company must also re-attend and pass the food hygiene officer course before they can resume their work as officers.

Eng’s Heritage must also clean and sanitize facilities, including equipment and utensils.

“Food safety is a joint responsibility. SFA wishes to remind food operators to observe good food and personal hygiene practices at all times,” the statement said.

The SFA added that it would not hesitate to take firm action against anyone found to be in violation of the Environmental Public Health Act.

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