Most stomach flu outbreaks linked to food-borne transmission: CDA
Food-borne transmission was responsible for the majority of gastroenteritis outbreaks investigated by the Communicable Diseases Agency in 2024 and 2025. The agency handled about 110 outbreaks over the two years - with caterers, restaurants and central kitchens accounting for around two-thirds of food-related cases. Officials are urging food businesses and the public to follow good hygiene habits and food safety practices to reduce the risk of illness. Sabrina Ng reports.
Food-borne transmission was responsible for the majority of gastroenteritis outbreaks investigated by the Communicable Diseases Agency in 2024 and 2025. The agency handled about 110 outbreaks over the two years - with caterers, restaurants and central kitchens accounting for around two-thirds of food-related cases. Officials are urging food businesses and the public to follow good hygiene habits and food safety practices to reduce the risk of illness. Sabrina Ng reports.
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