14th Dec 2023
The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are investigating two incidents of gastroenteritis affecting a total of 95 persons after consuming food prepared by Shiok Kitchen Catering Pte Ltd between 7 and 8 Dec 2023. Those affected either sought outpatient treatment, self-medicated, or recovered without treatment. None were hospitalised.
2 In view of the suspected ongoing transmission, SFA has suspended the food business operations of Shiok Kitchen Catering Pte Ltd located at 1 Senoko Avenue, #05-02, Singapore 758297 with effect from 14 Dec 2023 until further notice. The licensee is required to clean and sanitise the premises, including equipment and utensils, and dispose all ready-to-eat food and perishable food items.
3 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.
4 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 but to report to SFA via the online feedback form (
www.sfa.gov.sg/feedback) with details for our follow-up investigations.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY
14 Dec 2023