Sakura Buffet’s licence cancelled over food safety; consumers warned against 12 linked caterers

SFA conducted inspections at Sakura Buffet’s premises at Geylang Bahru from March to May, uncovering several food safety lapses. “These include failure to keep its premises clean and false labelling the time-stamping of packed food,” said SFA. The food safety management system required of catering businesses was also poorly implemented at the premises, it added. SFA said that … Read more

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

Rumours on WhatsApp about shellfish poisoning outbreak in Bedok untrue: SFA, MOH

SINGAPORE: Rumours circulating on WhatsApp about an outbreak of shellfish poisoning in Bedok are untrue, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (Apr 8). “As of Apr 8, 2024, there have been no reports of outbreaks of shellfish poisoning in Singapore. The Ministry of Health and Singapore Food … Read more

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

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

Erectile dysfunction drug found in honey product, candy sold on e-commerce platforms

WHAT IS TADALAFIL Tadalafil is a prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction and should only be given under medical supervision, said SFA. Inappropriate use of tadalafil is dangerous and can increase the risk of serious adverse effects, including heart attack, stroke, headache, migraine, irregular heart rate as well as priapism, also known as painful … Read more