Stamford Catering Services suspended after 51 people fall ill with gastroenteritis

Following reports of food poison, the authorities have suspended Stamford Catering Services ‘ food company operations. &nbsp,

According to a media release released on Monday ( October 14), the Singapore Food Agency ( SFA ) and the Ministry of Health ( MOH) are looking into three gastroenteritis cases that affected 51 people who ordered food from the caterer on October 12. &nbsp,

None of those affected were hospitalised, it added. &nbsp,

SFA has suspended Stamford Catering Services ‘ foods business functions from October 14 until further notice in light of the event.

Stamford Catering Services must cooperate with steps during the suspension, including washing and sanitising its facilities, equipment and utensils.

Before they can continue function, food handlers who work there are required to re-attend and complete the Level 1 Food Safety Course, and also have to take a food-borne pathogen test.

The appointed meals hygiene officer working at the establishment had re-attend and pass the Level 3 Food Safety Course before being able to function as one,” SFA continued. &nbsp,

Following a 52-person food poisoning occurrence, the catering service’s foods health level was downgraded to” C” in 2019. The catering company is located at 24A Senoko South Road.

Therefore, in conjunction with joint checks by MOH and SFA, a great bacterial weight was discovered in meals and environmental samples taken. Another health errors, such as poor laundry of equipment, were even discovered. &nbsp,

Stamford Catering Services has been asked by CNA for feedback on the disqualification. &nbsp,

People officials may report unsatisfactory hygiene practices in foods organizations to SFA online. &nbsp,