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The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
ByteDance food poisoning case: Eatery chain charged, chicken dish allegedly had bacteria
Yun Hai Yao had been suspended by the Singapore Food Agency after 169 people at ByteDance had gastroenteritis. - HESTER TAN, LIANHE ZAOBAO SINGAPORE: Eatery chain Yun Hai Yao was hauled to court on Wednesday (June 4) over the ByteDance mass food poisoning case in 2024 which affected 169 people. The wok-fried diced chicken it catered to ByteDance's office in One Raffles Quay on July 30, 2024, allegedly contained bacteria, according to court documents. More than 10 live cockroaches were also allegedly found on Yun Hai Yao's premises in Northpoint City on July 31 the same year. The company, which is from China, and more commonly known here as Yun Nans, faces two charges – one under the Sale of Food Act and another under the Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations. A Singapore Food Agency (SFA) prosecutor said the agency was seeking a S$5,000 fine in total for the two charges. Yun Hai Yao's chief executive Lu Zhi Tao appeared in court on behalf of the company. He told the court the company intends to plead guilty and is not engaging a lawyer. Charge sheets state that Yun Hai Yao's chicken dish catered to ByteDance had coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus counts with Staphylococcus enterotoxin A genes. The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is commonly found in the environment and on human skin or in noses. It can cause food poisoning when it is introduced into food during the production process, particularly when good hand hygiene is not practised. Symptoms can include sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhoea. Meanwhile, the cockroaches at the eatery's Northpoint City outlet were found beneath a folded grey plastic mat behind a rack on the licensed premises, according to court documents. The company is scheduled to plead guilty on July 2. Yun Hai Yao, along with another caterer, Pu Tien Services, had been suspended by SFA from July 31, 2024, after 169 people at ByteDance had gastroenteritis after eating food supplied by the two caterers. A total of 17 people were hospitalised after the food poisoning incident. Pu Tien Services was given the green light by SFA on Aug 10 that year to resume operations. Yun Hai Yao's suspension was lifted by SFA on Aug 16 after it took the necessary measures, including cleaning and sanitising its premises, and disinfecting food preparation surfaces, tables and floors. - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
ByteDance food poisoning case: Eatery chain charged, chicken dish allegedly had bacteria
Yun Hai Yao had been suspended by SFA after 169 people at ByteDance suffered gastroenteritis after eating food supplied by the two caterers. PHOTOS: HESTER TAN, LIANHE ZAOBAO SINGAPORE - Eatery chain Yun Hai Yao has been hauled to court on June 4 over the ByteDance mass food poisoning case in 2024 which affected 169 people. The wok fried diced chicken it catered for ByteDance's office in One Raffles Quay on July 30, 2024, allegedly contained bacteria, according to court documents. More than 10 live cockroaches were also allegedly found at Yun Hai Yao's premises in Northpoint City on July 31 the same year. The company, which is from China, and more commonly known here as Yun Nans, faces two charges - one under the Sale of Food Act, and another under the Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations. A Singapore Food Agency (SFA) prosecutor said they were seeking a $5,000 fine in total for the two charges. Yun Hai Yao's chief executive officer Mr Lu Zhi Tao, appeared in court on behalf of the company. He told the court the firm intends to plead guilty and is not engaging a lawyer. Charge sheets state that Yun Hai Yao's chicken dish catered for ByteDance had coagulase positive Staphylococcus Aureus counts with Staphylococcus Enterotoxin A genes. Staphylococcus Aureus is commonly found in the environment and on human skin or in noses. It can cause food poisoning when it is introduced into food during the production process, particularly when good hand hygiene is not practised. Casualties transferred into a Mass Decontamination Vehicle outside One Raffles Quay on July 30, 2024. PHOTO: ST FILE Symptoms can include sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhoea. Meanwhile, the cockroaches at the eatery's Northpoint City outlet were found beneath a folded grey plastic mat behind a rack in the licensed premises, according to court documents. The company is scheduled to plead guilty on July 2. Yun Hai Yao, along with another caterer Pu Tien Services, had been suspended by SFA from July 31, 2024 after 169 people at ByteDance suffered gastroenteritis after eating food supplied by the two caterers. A total of 17 people were hospitalised after the food poisoning incident. Pu Tien Services was given the green light by SFA on August 10 that year to resume operations. Yun Hai Yao's suspension was lifted by SFA six days later, after it took the necessary measures, including cleaning and sanitising its premises, and disinfecting food preparation surfaces, tables and floors. Christine Tan is a journalist at The Straits Times reporting on crime, justice and social issues in Singapore. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Straits Times
11-05-2025
- Health
- Straits Times
Bottled kale from Netherlands recalled for possibly containing pieces of rubber: 'We're not taking any chances'
Bottled kale from Netherlands recalled for possibly containing pieces of rubber: 'We're not taking any chances' A brand of bottled kale from Netherlands was recalled by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for possibly containing pieces of rubber. Dutch brand HAK Groenten had issued a safety alert on April 25 that it was recalling its kale and spinach products as they may contain the foreign objects. "Although the odds that this is the case are slim, we are not taking any chances," said the company. The European Commission Food Alerts' Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed then issued a notification on the recall. As a precautionary measure, in Singapore, SFA directed the importer, Walluco, to recall the implicated product, HAK Boerenkool. The recall is ongoing. Under the Sale of Food Act, food products known to be unsafe for consumption should not be sold. Consumers who have purchased the implicated products are advised not to consume them, said SFA. Those who have consumed and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on: Share this article Show Comments
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Singapore bans Malaysian coffee after detecting erectile dysfunction drug
Singapore has banned a Malaysian-made coffee product after authorities found it contained a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said it detected tadalafil, a potent medication requiring medical supervision, in the instant coffee mix Kopi Penumbuk, which was being sold on local e-commerce platforms. The product was advertised with claims of enhancing male sexual performance. 'SFA has worked with various online e-commerce platforms to remove listings of the product and issued warnings to the respective sellers to refrain from selling the product with immediate effect,' the agency said in a statement. Tadalafil is a prescription drug that, if misused, can cause severe health complications, including heart attack, stroke, migraine, and priapism – a painful and prolonged erection. The drug is particularly dangerous for individuals with heart conditions, as it can lead to a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when taken alongside nitrate-based heart medications, the agency warned. Consumers who have purchased Kopi Penumbuk have been advised not to consume it. The agency has also directed those facing health concerns after consuming coffee product to seek medical attention. 'Consumers should also exercise caution and be mindful of the risks associated with consuming food bought from unknown or unverified sources, and are advised to seek more information before making any purchase,' it said. Under Singapore's Sale of Food Act, selling unsafe food products can result in a fine of up to S$5,000 (£2,890). Repeat offenders face steeper penalties, including fines of up to S$10,000 (£5,781) or a jail term of up to three months, or both. The SFA has previously flagged several Malaysian-made food products over safety concerns. In February, a weight-loss drink was removed from online platforms after it was found to contain sennosides, a laxative that can cause abdominal pain and cramps, reported the South China Morning Post. Last year, two types of candy were also pulled from the market for containing medicinal ingredients banned in food. In 2022, Singapore's Health Sciences Authority reported that two individuals were hospitalised after consuming a sexual enhancement coffee product containing tadalafil, suffering from migraine and priapism.
