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SINGAPORE – Chilli Api Catering was ordered to suspend operations starting Sunday (March 14) following an outbreak of food poisoning that affected 82 people.
Those affected fell ill with symptoms of gastroenteritis after ingesting food prepared by the catering company between March 10 and 12. Fourteen of them have been hospitalized and are in stable condition, according to the Ministry of Health (MINSA) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). it said in a statement.
The catering company, located at 3015 Bedok North Street 5, Shimei East Kitchen, will be suspended by the SFA until further notice.
All food handlers who worked at the facility will now have to re-attend and pass the Food Safety Level 1 course and test negative for foodborne pathogens before they can resume their work as food handlers.
Designated food hygiene officers working at the facility must also re-attend and pass the WSQ Conduct Food and Beverage Hygiene Audit course before resuming work.
The licensee must clean and disinfect the premises, including equipment and utensils.
SFA reminds food operators to observe good food and personal hygiene practices at all times.
“The SFA will not hesitate to take strong action against anyone who violates the Environmental Public Health Act,” he said.
Members of the public who encounter poor hygiene practices in food establishments that do not frequent such outlets are encouraged to report the details to SFA via the online comment form.
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