KG Catering gets S$6,000 fine over hygiene lapses such as cockroach, rodent infestations linked to 92 food poisoning cases
Cockroach infestation (left) and food waste were found on the premises of KG Catering.
SINGAPORE — KG Catering was issued a S$6,000 fine on Wednesday (Nov 1) for multiple hygiene offences after more than 90 people fell ill due to gastroenteritis from food supplied by the company.
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) received reports of three separate incidents of gastroenteritis involving 92 people between Sept 20, 2022 and March 11 this year.
None of the people were hospitalised, SFA said in a media release on Wednesday.
SFA and MOH officers conducted joint inspections on KG Catering's premises on three occasions and found multiple food safety lapses, it added.
They included cockroach and rodent infestations, improper storage of food and poorly maintained premises.
In the interest of public health, SFA suspended KG Catering's food business operations from Nov 9 last year to Feb 1 this year.
The licensee was also directed to rectify the lapses and take the necessary measures to improve food safety practices and the cleanliness of its premises, SFA said.
"The suspension was lifted after they have rectified the lapses."
Food safety is a joint responsibility as food can be contaminated anywhere along the food chain, said SFA.
"While SFA continues to be vigilant and works to ensure that regulatory measures are in place and properly enforced, the industry and consumers must also play their part," said the agency.
Food establishments should ensure their premises are clean and well maintained, as well as adhere to proper food hygiene and food safety requirements, it added.
"SFA will not hesitate to take firm action against anyone found to be in violation of the Environmental Public Health Act."
If convicted, offenders may be fined up to S$2,000 and in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of up to S$100 for every day or part thereof during which the offence continues after conviction. CNA
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