SINGAPORE: Two caterers have had their licences suspended after 39 people fell ill in separate incidents of suspected gastroenteritis.
The incidents happened on Aug 31 and Sep 2, involving Mum's Kitchen Catering and Cherish Delights.
AdvertisementAdvertisementThree people were hospitalised, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) in a joint media release on Wednesday (Sep 11).
Two of them have since been discharged, and the remaining patient is in stable condition.
"In view of the suspected ongoing transmission, SFA has suspended the licences of Mum’s Kitchen Catering Pte Ltd and Cherish Delights Pte Ltd with effect from Sep 10 and Sep 11 respectively until further notice," said the authorities.
Both caterer's kitchens are located in the Shimei East Kitchen industrial complex in Bedok.
AdvertisementAdvertisementFood handlers at the two caterers will be required to re-attend and pass the Basic Food Hygiene Course before they can resume work.
The companies are also required to clean and sanitise the premises, including equipment and utensils.
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