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The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is investigating an incident in which a ‘hospital biohazard bag’ was allegedly found along with a food delivery order on August 29.
Stomper Kate informed Stomp about the incident and said he placed his order through Foodpanda at 4.49pm from the MOS Burger store in Paya Lebar Square.
A photo sent by Kate shows a transparent biohazard bag from Singapore General Hospital (SGH) inside a plastic bag that also contained a paper bag with her food.
The words ‘for laboratory use’ can be seen printed on the biohazard bag.
“I found an SGH biohazard bag inside the takeout bag with my MOS Burger meal,” Kate said.
“I was surprised and also scared because I have no idea what this bag was used for previously.
“I contacted Foodpanda as it was their passenger who delivered the food.
“Since then, Foodpanda has reimbursed me the full amount, but they did not explain how the biohazard bag ended up along with my food.
“MOS Burger also informed me that they are contacting Foodpanda to investigate the matter.
“According to MOS Burger, the Foodpanda courier could have gone somewhere else before delivering my food.”
(Photo: Conversation between Stomper Kate and Foodpanda)
In response to an inquiry from Stomp, an SFA spokesperson said: “SFA has received comments and is investigating the matter.
“Food delivery service operators are subject to the food safety and hygiene requirements of the Food Sale Act and the Environmental Public Health Act, and are responsible for ensuring that the food they deliver is transported in a hygienic and do not compromise food safety.
This includes maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle, as well as the carrying bag, receptacle, and equipment used to transport food.
“For example, under the Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulation, no person may transport, place or deposit or allow dirt or any other material to be transported, placed or deposited in any vehicle that carries food for sale that could contaminate the food. or affect the wholesomeness or cleanliness of the food carried there. “
Stomp has contacted Foodpanda and MOS Burger for more information.
