MOH suspends Peach Gardens after gastroenteritis outbreak
The suspension took effect on 22 April.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) suspended the operations of Peach Gardens at Upper Thomson Road after 43 diners reportedly experienced symptoms of gastroenteritis.
The ministry said the suspension took effect on 22 April, and an investigation is ongoing.
Authorities said two of the victims were hospitalised, whilst others either sought outpatient treatment or self-medicated.
Whilst suspended, the ministry required the licensee to sanitise the premises and dispose of all ready-to-eat food and perishable items.
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All food handlers have to re-attend and pass the Food Safety Course Level 1 and test negative for foodborne pathogens before they can resume work as food handlers, it added.
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The government also said the appointed Food Hygiene Officer working at the premises must re-attend and pass the Food Safety Course Level 3 before resuming work.
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