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2007
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PrimaDeli allowed to resume factory operations |
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The outbreak of Salmonellosis linked to the
Prima Deli factory has ceased. There have been no new cases with
reported onset of illness following the factory closure on 4 Dec 07... |
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AVA will allow the company to resume its
factory operations in two stages under supervision. |
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With immediate effect, Prima Deli will
be allowed to produce food products that undergo high heat treatment
such as baked products and frozen dough to be baked in the outlets.
If there is no operational hygiene deficiency, full factory
operation may be resumed to produce the other products containing
ingredients not subjected to heat treatment such as cakes with
toppings... |
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NEA commissions book on Singapore hawker centres |
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The National Environment Agency has
commissioned a book that traces the social history of this uniquely
Singapore icon. |
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"Singapore Hawker Centres - People, Places, Food" is the
definitive account on hawkers, their food and their stories. It also
features environment and public health officials who have been
instrumental in transforming hawking from a public health nightmare to a
respectable trade... |
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More..... |
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MOH advise public to discard chocolate cakes from
Prima Deli |
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MOH and theAgri-Food & Veterinary Authority
(AVA) conducted joint inspections of Prima Food Pte Ltd which produces
the chocolate cakes for all Prima Deli retail outlets. |
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Food and environmental samples were taken
for laboratory analysis. Preliminary results on 03 December 2007 for the
food samples are suggestive of Salmonella as the likely causative agent... |
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As at 03 December 2007, there were a total
of 106 cases including six hospitalised cases, all of whom have been
discharged. Six cases tested positive for Salmonella Enteritidis. The
last case had onset of illness on 26 November 2007. |
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More..... |
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Singapore CPI for households in different income
groups in 1st half 2007 |
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"The difference in the inflation rates
between the lowest 20% and the higher income groups also narrowed. |
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"This was due primarily to lower electricity
tariffs and domestic refuse removal fees which have relatively larger
weights for the low income group. |
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"The main items contributing to the price
increases during the first six months of 2007 for all income groups were
taxi fares, cooked food, holiday travel, accommodation, school & tuition
fees as well as hospitalization fees..." |
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Suspension of poultry and egg imports from Selangor, Malaysia |
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"The Malaysian Department of Veterinary
Services (DVS) informed the Agri- Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) this
morning (6 Jun 2007) that it had detected an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu
in chickens in a village household in Sungei Buluh, Selangor. |
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"About 60 chickens had died as a result of
the outbreak. Although the poultry and layer farms in Selangor that have
been approved to export to Singapore are bio-secured, AVA is suspending
poultry and egg imports from Selangor as a precautionary measure with
immediate effect..." |
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More..... |
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Recall of pet foods manufactured by Menu Foods, Inc. |
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"The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of
Singapore has been informed that Menu Foods, Inc., a manufacturer based
in Canada is recalling all its "cuts and gravy" style dog and cat food
produced at its facility in Emporia, Kansas between December 3, 2006 and
March 6, 2007... |
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"According to the recall information
available so far, the products are sold in the United States,
Canada and Mexico. |
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"Nevertheless, the AVA is currently
carrying out investigations to determine if the products had been
exported to Singapore..." |
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More..... |
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AVA recalls baby food product as a precautionary measure
2006
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Newton Food Centre reopens after nine-month makeover
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Smoking ban in eating places starts today (1 Jul 2006) |
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Food outlets such as hawker centres,
coffeeshops, cafes and fast food restaurants will be smoke-free from 1st
July. To protect patrons from second-hand smoke, smokers are reminded to
light up only at designated smoking corners. |
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Under this new regulation, smoking is banned
within the indoor refreshment areas (IRA) of all foodshops (Eg.
Coffeeshops, Cafes, Restaurants). They can designate up to 20% of the
floor area in their outdoor refreshment areas (ORA) as a smoking corner
upon NEAs approval.... |
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More..... |
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Hawker centres, coffeeshops and cafes prepare for smoking
ban |
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Smoking ban will be extended to hawker
centres, coffeeshops and cafes come 1st July. |
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To protect patrons from second-hand smoke, foodshop operators can set up smoking corners for
those who want to light up. To date, close to half of the affected
outlets have decided to set up smoking corners in their outdoor
refreshment areas... |
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Food items individual travellers may bring into Singapore
2005
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52 illegal foreign workers nabbed in raids at 13 coffee shops
Woman fined $3000 for hindering ICA officers in their duties |
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"Mdm Tan had returned to Singapore from China
on 30th September 2005 at about 7.40 pm through the Changi International
Airport Terminal 2. ICA officers noticed that she had brought two roast
geese from China with her to Singapore. |
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"Mdm Tan was informed she had to surrender
the two roast geese for disposal, as she did not have a licence to bring
them in. She hindered the ICA officers in the execution of their duties
by refusing to surrender the roast geese brought from China and
subsequently throwing the roast geese onto the floor..." |
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More..... |
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Tourist attraction Newton Food Centre closes for makeover
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Smoking ban to be extended to hawker centres, coffeeshops &
entertainment outlets |
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"The ban at hawker centers and coffeeshops
will take effect from 1 July 2006, while the ban at entertainment
outlets will start on 1 July 2007... |
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"The smoking ban at coffee shops will come
into effect on 1 Jul 06. Smoking will be banned within the indoor
refreshment areas (IRA) of coffeeshops. However, coffeeshop operators
may designate up to 20% of the seats in their outdoor refreshment area (ORA)
as a smoking corner..." |
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More..... |
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Singapore
Food Festival 2005 (1 - 31 Jul 2005)
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S.P.F.G Boutique Cafe opens in Changi Airport Terminal 1
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CASE survey finds 17 outlets selling expired food products
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Singaporeans not eating enough fruit & vegetables |
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Are you eating
enough fruit & vegetables? Find out at: |
| Date |
Time |
Venue |
| 14 & 15 May
2005
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11.00am
3.00pm |
Great World
City, Cold Storage Outlet |
| 21 & 22 May
2005 |
11.00am
3.00pm |
Jelita, Cold
Storage Outlet |
| 28 & 29 May
2005 |
11.00am
3.00pm |
Causeway Point,
Cold Storage Outlet |
| 4 & 5 Jun 2005 |
11.30am
3.00pm |
Compass Point,
Cold Storage Outlet |
| 11 & 12 Jun
2005 |
11.00am
3.00pm |
Hougang, Cold
Storage Outlet |
| 18 & 19 Jun
2005 |
11.00am
3.00pm |
Novena, Cold
Storage Outlet |
| 25 & 26 Jun
2005 |
11.00am
3.00pm |
Guthrie House,
Level 1 Atrium |
| 2 & 3 July
2005 |
11.00am
3.00pm |
Centre Point,
Cold Storage Outlet |
| 9 & 10 Jul 2005 |
11.00am
3.00pm |
Venue to be
confirmed |
| 16 & 17 Jul
2005 |
11.00am
3.00pm |
North Point,
Cold Storage Outlet |
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My Uniquely Singapore Passport 2005 |
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"The Passport offers holders (Singapore residents
or visitors) discounts at 40 Singapore establishments including tourist
attractions, F&B outlets as well as a family-oriented spa..." |
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More..... |
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Suspension of N & N Agriculture Farm
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at Orchard Road Carpark Gluttons Square
2004 - Resumption
of poultry & egg imports from Malacca & Johor
- CASE:
Look out for food products that have passed expiry dates
- Update on Poultry & Egg Supply Situation in
Singapore
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Suspension
of poultry imports from Malaysia |
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AVA has
concurrently imposed a suspension on imports of poultry and
poultry products from Malaysia with immediate effect (18 Aug
2004). |
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AVA would like to
assure the public that poultry and poultry products in Singapore
are safe for consumption. |
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- Gluttons
Square extended till February 2005
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Starbucks
USA buys back Singapore outlets |
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The
Starbucks parent company in USA announced it is buying
back the chain of 35 Singapore outlets from a Singapore
company, Bonvests Holdings, for S$13.38 million. |
| Source: Straits Times 23
Jun 2004 (A19) |
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