Outbreak of Gastroenteritis linked to Peach Garden Thompson Plaza Singapore
1 day ago •source www.moh.gov.sg
Outbreak
Peach Garden Pte Ltd, a food business located at 301 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore, has had its operations suspended due to a suspected gastroenteritis outbreak from 22 April 2024 until further notice.. The Ministry of Health and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are investigating eight incidents affecting
43 people who consumed food from the establishment between 17 and 18 April 2024. Two of the 43 affected individuals were hospitalized and are currently in stable condition.
In response, the SFA has required the company to clean and sanitize the premises, including equipment and utensils, and dispose of all ready-to-eat and perishable food items. All food handlers are required to re-attend and pass the Food Safety Course Level 1 and test negative for foodborne pathogens before resuming work. 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.
If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enable better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.moh.gov.sg
In response, the SFA has required the company to clean and sanitize the premises, including equipment and utensils, and dispose of all ready-to-eat and perishable food items. All food handlers are required to re-attend and pass the Food Safety Course Level 1 and test negative for foodborne pathogens before resuming work. 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.
If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enable better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.moh.gov.sg
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