- Stamford Catering Services Pte Ltd’s food business operations suspended.
- 51 people affected by gastroenteritis after eating food from Stamford Catering.
- Food handlers must retake safety courses before resuming work.
A catering company in Singapore faces a sudden halt in operations due to food safety concerns.
Stamford Catering’s Operations Halted
According to SFA, Stamford Catering Services Pte Ltd has been told to stop all food business operations.
This happened on 14 Oct 2024.
The company is located at 24A Senoko South Road, #01-01, Select Group Building, Singapore 758099.
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) made this decision after 51 people got sick.
These people ate food from the catering company on 12 October 2024.
Details of the Incident
The Ministry of Health (MOH) and SFA are looking into what happened.
None of the 51 people needed to go to the hospital.
Some went to see a doctor, while others treated themselves at home.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 12 October 2024 | 51 people ate food from the catering company and got sick |
| 14 October 2024 | SFA suspended its food business operations |
What Happens Next?
SFA has given clear instructions on what needs to happen before the catering company can start working again.
All food handlers at Stamford Catering must do these things:
- Retake and pass the Food Safety Course Level 1
- Test negative for foodborne pathogens (germs that can make you sick from food)
The Food Hygiene Officer at the company must also retake and pass the Food Safety Course Level 3.
These steps are part of Singapore’s strict food safety rules.
What Can You Do?
If you see poor hygiene practices in food places, don’t eat there.
Instead, report it to SFA using their feedback form at www.sfa.gov.sg/feedback.
This helps keep everyone safe from food-related illnesses.
Do you think Singapore’s food safety regulations are strict enough to prevent such incidents in the future?
