So, you see cockroaches lurking around in the corner of the rubbish chute under your void deck. If left uncleaned properly, it may also be a breeding ground for rodents.
Fair enough, right? I mean it’s a common sight. These creatures have to somehow scavenge for food that we dispose of to survive.
But the thought of having pests in our food? Kinda gross.
For this Food & Beverage outlet though, that was what exactly happened to their products.
Food from Ho Kee Pau’s Nex outlet got recalled
On Wednesday (30 June), the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) advised against eating food purchased from Ho Kee Pau’s NEX outlet. This was announced after widespread pest infestations were discovered on the premises of a supplier.
What kind of pests?
Cockroaches and rodent droppings.
Yea brb, puking my breakfast out.
In an inspection. hygiene standards fell short in HKP Food Technology’s premises at Shimei East Kitchen in Bedok North. Specifically in the domains of food preparation and assembly.
As a result, Ho Kee Pau’s food that was distributed to the NEX outlet on Wednesday was ordered to be recalled. This includes their classic dishes like dim sum, traditional pau, and pastries.
Operations at HKP Food Technology, which supplies food products to Ho Kee Pau’s retail outlets, have also been put on hold until further notice.
Concurrently, the licensee of HKP Food Technology has been ordered to rectify the lapses and take the necessary actions to improve the cleanliness of its premises. This would be in the best interest of public health.
Nobody wants rodent droppings in our meals so a step up in hygiene will defo be appreciated, thank you!
If you’ve bought the affected products from the outlet at NEX yesterday and have yet to consume them, throw them away. Easy.
So next question. What if you’ve already consumed those food items?
In a statement, the agency has mentioned that “Those who have consumed the implicated products and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice.”
Food operators should observe good hygiene practices at all times
The Environmental Public Health Act is in place for a reason. SFA regulates Singapore’s food retail industry to make certain that the food sold is safe for consumption.
Should food operators violate this law, don’t think the gahmen is going to give chance ok?
Because they won’t.
For members of the public who come across outlets with poor hygiene practices, do not patronise them. You may also report them to SFA with supporting evidence for follow-up investigations.
Featured Image: Facebook (Pua Kok Hwee)
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