.SINGAPORE– A food caterer was fined $10,000 on Dec 11 for various food items safety lapses after 83 individuals that consumed food prepared on its facilities fell victim to gastrointestinal disorder.The Department of Health (MOH) as well as Singapore Food Organization (SFA) received documents in April 2023 of gastroenteritis coming from individuals who ate meals prepared by SFA-licensed catering company Masakan Shaik Sabri.No person was hospitalised, claimed SFA in a statement on Dec 11.A joint examination by MOH and also SFA at the catering company’s areas in Bedok discovered a roach invasion at the cooking area, dirty areas as well as poor housekeeping.SFA put on hold Masakan Shaik Sabri’s food items organization operation coming from May 4, 2023, to June 22, 2023, in the interest of public health.SFA instructed the catering company to settle the hygiene lapses as well as strengthen the tidiness of its own areas. The catering company was additionally inquired to deal with all ready-to-eat food items, ready ingredients, perishable meals things as well as advanced beginner foodstuff.All meals drivers need to abide by appropriate food hygiene as well as food security requirements, mentioned SFA.