Suspension of Middleton International School Pte. Ltd. food business operations

The Communicable Diseases Agency, Singapore Food Agency (SFA), and Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), are investigating six incidents of gastroenteritis reported at E-Bridge preschools (E-Bridge @ Bukit Panjang, E-Bridge @ Canberra, E-Bridge @ Montreal, E-Bridge @ Woodlands Drive, E-Bridge @ 471B Yishun and E-Bridge @ 504 Yishun).

2        As of 21 November 2025, a total of 185 individuals (173 students and 12 staff) were reported to have developed gastroenteritis symptoms after consuming food supplied by Middleton International School Pte Ltd. One student was hospitalised and is in stable condition. The rest had either sought outpatient treatment, self-medicated, or recovered without treatment.

3        In view of the incident, SFA has suspended the food business operations of Middleton International School Pte. Ltd. located at 2 Tampines Street 92 Singapore 528889 with effect from 21 November 2025 until further notice. The licensee is required to comply to measures during the suspension including cleaning and sanitising of the premises, equipment and utensils.

4        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.

5        ECDA has engaged the preschool operator, and they have secured alternative meal arrangements to ensure there is no disruption in meal provisions for the children.

6        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. 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 and to report to SFA via the online feedback form (www.sfa.gov.sg/feedback) with details for our follow-up investigations.