Suspension of Stamford Catering Services Pte Ltd food business operations

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The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are investigating three incidents of gastroenteritis affecting 51 individuals after consuming food on 12 October2024 supplied by Stamford Catering Services Pte Ltd. Those affected either sought outpatient treatment or self-medicated. None were hospitalised.

In view of the incident, SFA has suspended the food business operations of Stamford Catering Services Pte Ltd located at 24A Senoko South Road, #01-01, Select Group Building Singapore 758099 with effect from 14 October 2024 until further notice. The licensee is required to comply with measures during the suspension including cleaning and sanitising of the premises, equipment and utensils.

All food handlers working in the premises are required to re-attend and pass the Food Safety Course Level 1 and test negative for foodborne pathogens, before they can resume work as food handlers. The appointed Food Hygiene Officer working at the premises must re-attend and pass the Food Safety Course Level 3 before he/she can resume work as a Food Hygiene Officer.

Food safety is a joint responsibility. SFA would like to remind food operators to observe good food and personal hygiene practices at all times. SFA will not hesitate to take firm action against anyone found to be in violation of the Environmental Public Health Act and Sale of Food Act. In the interest of maintaining a high standard of food hygiene at all eating establishments, we would also like to advise members of the public who come across poor hygiene practices in food establishments not to patronise such outlets but to report to SFA via the online feedback form with details for our follow-up investigations.