SINGAPORE – Stamford Catering Services was fined $8,000 on May 20 for food safety lapses after over 180 people fell ill with gastroenteritis symptoms on two occasions. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) had in October 2024 received reports of a gastroenteritis outbreak affecting 160 people who had eaten food catered by the company, SFA said in a statement. A joint inspection of Stamford Catering’s premises at 24A Senoko South Road was conducted by MOH and SFA officers, during which several
food safety lapses were identified. These included stagnant water within the premises, dirty ceiling of a walk-in chiller, and electrical sockets found without covers which had food stains and could potentially harbour pests. SFA said it suspended Stamford Catering’s food business operations between Oct 14 and Oct 29, 2024. The suspension was lifted on Oct 30, 2024 as the company had implemented the required measures as stipulated by SFA. In February 2025, SFA received another two reports of alleged gastroenteritis incidents involving 22 people who
ate food catered by the Stamford Catering. Food safety lapses were found during SFA’s inspection of its premises. These included a dirty food warmer, drink dispenser and ice maker, dirty ceiling boards at the kitchen area, as well as brown stains dripping from the exhaust hood. SFA has directed the company to rectify the lapses and take necessary measures to improve cleanliness of its premises. In its statement, the agency said food safety is a joint responsibility as food can be contaminated anywhere along the
food chain. “While SFA continues to be vigilant and works to ensure that the regulatory measures are in place and properly enforced, the industry and consumers should also play their part,” it added.
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