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Singapore recalls French cheese product after potential contamination with gastroenteritis-causing bacteria

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Singapore recalls French cheese product after potential contamination with gastroenteritis-causing bacteria

SINGAPORE: A recall has been issued for a French raw milk cheese product after it was found to be potentially contaminated with Yersinia enterocolitica, a gastroenteritis-causing bacteria.  The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Friday (Nov 22) that the importer, Cheese Club Singapore Pte Ltd, has voluntarily recalled Fruitiere des Jarrons’ Mont d’Or after one of its … Read more

Stamford Catering Services allowed to resume operations after suspension due to 160 gastroenteritis cases

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Stamford Catering Services allowed to resume operations after suspension due to 160 gastroenteritis cases

During the suspension period, Stamford Catering Services cleaned and sanitised their premises, including equipment and utensils, and disinfected food preparation surfaces, tables and floors, said SFA. Food handlers also re-attended and passed a course on food safety, while food hygiene officers re-attended and passed the WSQ conduct food & beverage hygiene audit course, it added. … Read more

SFA lifts suspension of Pu Tien’s Senoko catering kitchen after gastroenteritis cases at Bytedance office

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SFA lifts suspension of Pu Tien’s Senoko catering kitchen after gastroenteritis cases at Bytedance office

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has lifted the suspension of Pu Tien Services at Senoko South Road after a mass food poisoning incident on Jul 30 at TikTok owner ByteDance’s office. “As the licensee has implemented the required measures as stipulated by SFA, operations can be resumed,” SFA and the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Saturday (Aug … Read more

Grasshoppers and superworms among 16 insect species approved as food in Singapore

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Grasshoppers and superworms among 16 insect species approved as food in Singapore

INSECT REGULATORY FRAMEWORK SFA said it has developed an insect regulatory framework that establishes guidelines for insects to be approved as food, “as the insect industry is nascent and insects are a new food item here”. These guidelines apply to businesses intending to import, farm, or process insects into food or animal feed. They stipulate … Read more

Singapore recalls Samy instant bak kut teh products imported from unapproved source in Malaysia

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Singapore recalls Samy instant bak kut teh products imported from unapproved source in Malaysia

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has ordered a recall of instant bak kut teh products imported from an unapproved source in Malaysia.  The two products – dry and soup versions of Samy Instant Cooking Bak Kut Teh with Rice – contain more than 5 per cent pork, the agency said in a media release … Read more

Singapore to restrict sale, supply of tainted mussels from Malaysia’s Port Dickson

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Singapore to restrict sale, supply of tainted mussels from Malaysia’s Port Dickson

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Saturday (Apr 6) it has been notified by the Malaysia Department of Fisheries (DOF) that mussels found in waters off Port Dickson are contaminated by biotoxins and are not safe for consumption. DOF deputy director-general (Management) Wan Aznan Abdullah said on Thursday there are harmful algae that cause mussels … Read more

Singapore recalls sake containing ingredient potentially linked to death, hospitalisations in Japan

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Singapore recalls sake containing ingredient potentially linked to death, hospitalisations in Japan

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Tuesday (Mar 26) recalled two products containing red yeast rice, after health supplements with the ingredient were recalled in Japan over suspected health risks. SFA said it was recalling Mio Sparkling Sake Premium (Rose), which comes in 300ml and 750ml bottles, following the voluntary recall of the two … Read more

Singapore Food Agency to get new CEO on May 1

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Singapore Food Agency to get new CEO on May 1

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) will have a new CEO from May 1, with the appointment of Mr Chan Chee Weng Damian from the Economic Development Board (EDB). Mr Chan succeeds Mr Lim Kok Thai, who will be retiring from public service, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) announced on Monday (Mar 25).  Mr … Read more

Yogurt snack from New Zealand recalled over undeclared milk allergen

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Yogurt snack from New Zealand recalled over undeclared milk allergen

SINGAPORE: An importer has been directed by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to recall a yogurt snack due to an undeclared milk allergen. The product, Coconut Vanilla Dairy Free Yoghurt Drops, has been voluntarily recalled by New Zealand food manufacturer Kiwigarden, SFA said on Saturday (Jan 13).  The implicated product involves all batches of Kiwigarden … Read more