16-05-2025
The Blackbird fined $850 after 40 people fell ill from their food, multiple lapses found at Gillman Barracks site
The Blackbird fined $850 after 40 people fell ill from their food, multiple lapses found at Gillman Barracks site
The Blackbird was fined $850 for food safety lapses committed under the Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations on May 14.
In December 2023, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) received reports of gastroenteritis (stomach flu) involving 40 individuals who had consumed food prepared by The Blackbird. None were hospitalised.
A joint investigation by MOH and SFA was conducted at the live music bar, located at 8 Lock Road in Gillman Barracks, where multiple food safety lapses were found.
"These included a dirty chiller, which increases the risk of cross contamination in food items, as well as food samples of ready-to-eat sandwiches collected during the investigation that failed SFA's food safety tests," the statement added.
SFA said food business operators should ensure their premises are clean and well-maintained, and adhere to proper food hygiene and safety requirements.
Offenders are liable on conviction to a fine of up to $2,000, and in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine of up to $100 for every day or part thereof during the continuance of the offence after conviction.
Members of the public who come across poor hygiene practices or illegal activities in food establishments are advised not to patronise them, and provide feedback to the SFA via its online feedback form at .
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