Deli Hub Catering suspended after gastroenteritis outbreak at Singapore kindergartens

Deli Hub Catering has had its food business operations suspended indefinitely following a gastroenteritis outbreak affecting 53 people at two Ministry of Education (MOE) kindergartens in Singapore. The affected individuals include 51 pupils and two employees at MOE Kindergarten @ Springdale and MOE Kindergarten @ Gongshang.

Between October 21 and October 23, the victims reported symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain after consuming food supplied by the caterer, which had been engaged by the Kindergarten Care (KCare) operator. While the affected individuals sought outpatient treatment or recovered independently, none required hospitalization.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA), Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), and MOE are currently investigating the incident. As part of the suspension, Deli Hub Catering must clean and sanitise its premises, equipment, and utensils. Additionally, all food workers must pass the Food Safety Course Level 1 and test negative for food-borne pathogens before resuming work, while the food hygiene officer must pass the Food Safety Course Level 3.