Food poisoning hits 106 at the SSS

THE Health Ministry (MOH) and National Environment Agency (NEA) are investigating a food poisoning incident involving a licensed caterer, ISS Catering Services, operating at the Singapore Sports School.

A total of 38 food samples and 10 environmental swabs were taken and sent to the laboratory for microbial analysis. 15 food handlers were also referred for screening for food-borne pathogens. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing.

As a precautionary measure, the canteen operator, ISS Catering Services, was required to clean up the food preparation and refreshment areas of the canteen. LINK