I saw this interesting article today. It's about 'E. coli outbreak spreading in Germany'. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1131662/1/.html
I realised that E.coli is really a very deadly bacteria such that 'more than 270 people in Germany have fallen seriously ill' and that ' Two people have died'.
In addition, 'Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli causes haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), which can result in acute renal failure, seizures, strokes and coma.'
I hope the authorities are able to find out the cause of the problem so that similar incident will not occur and those people will get well.
Monday, 30 May 2011
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Food poisoning
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_669829.html
This article is about a third preschool hit by food poisoning. 'To date, 235 children and 12 teachers have been hit by symptoms of food poisoning, including vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and fever, after eating meals provided by the caterer'.I feel very sad for the children as they are so young and have to suffer.
' The company said it was cooperating with the authorities to ascertain the cause of the incidents, and has been working with an independent consultant to review its supply chain procedures. Its staff was also going through a special refresher course on hygiene procedures'. I'm glad the caterer has had its operating licence suspended since last Thursday and they are trying to improve to ensure similar incidents will not occur as they will have good hygiene practices and proper food handling in future.
This article is about a third preschool hit by food poisoning. 'To date, 235 children and 12 teachers have been hit by symptoms of food poisoning, including vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and fever, after eating meals provided by the caterer'.I feel very sad for the children as they are so young and have to suffer.
' The company said it was cooperating with the authorities to ascertain the cause of the incidents, and has been working with an independent consultant to review its supply chain procedures. Its staff was also going through a special refresher course on hygiene procedures'. I'm glad the caterer has had its operating licence suspended since last Thursday and they are trying to improve to ensure similar incidents will not occur as they will have good hygiene practices and proper food handling in future.
Rat in the Toa Payoh foodcourt
http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110513-278582.html
Last week, i came across this article: Honey, there's a rat in the Toa Payoh foodcourt. When i saw the heading, i was shocked but also relieved as i seldom visit that foodcourt. Even if i do, i only order Rojak from another stall which is supposedly famous.
Its said that 'Koufu carries out pest-control checks on all its food outlets every month, as well as general checks three times a day and that hygiene standards set by the firm were met by the HDB Hub foodcourt' but 'Following a complaint made last Friday, an NEA spokesman said: "NEA checked the stall the next day and found signs of rat infestation in the stall and several hygiene lapses - food waste on the floor, a dirty food chiller and an uncovered refuse bin".'
I find it quite scary as if they had carry out checks, why will there still be a rat found in the food premises. This only shows their checks may not be thorough enough or they should carry out checks more often. This also make me wonder whether there is food safety in all other hawkers or foodcourts. Hopefully, after this incident, NEA and related companies will tighten up on their checks and do more to ensure good food hygiene in all food areas.
Last week, i came across this article: Honey, there's a rat in the Toa Payoh foodcourt. When i saw the heading, i was shocked but also relieved as i seldom visit that foodcourt. Even if i do, i only order Rojak from another stall which is supposedly famous.
Its said that 'Koufu carries out pest-control checks on all its food outlets every month, as well as general checks three times a day and that hygiene standards set by the firm were met by the HDB Hub foodcourt' but 'Following a complaint made last Friday, an NEA spokesman said: "NEA checked the stall the next day and found signs of rat infestation in the stall and several hygiene lapses - food waste on the floor, a dirty food chiller and an uncovered refuse bin".'
I find it quite scary as if they had carry out checks, why will there still be a rat found in the food premises. This only shows their checks may not be thorough enough or they should carry out checks more often. This also make me wonder whether there is food safety in all other hawkers or foodcourts. Hopefully, after this incident, NEA and related companies will tighten up on their checks and do more to ensure good food hygiene in all food areas.
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Bistro Walk
I have been working in Bistro Walk for six weeks ready. I really feel very sad to throw away those left over food and gloves everyday, it notices me how important is food safety in restaurant.
Once upon a time, I was cutting chilli in the kitchen with my bare hands, as it was only small amount of chilli and it needed urgently. Therefore, I did not wear gloves. Around thirty minutes later, my hand started burning like fire. I immediately soak my hands in the ice water for a very long time. However, it did not get better. You cannot imaging how regards I was by doing that as I had been suffer from it for the entire day. That is one of the most important lesson I had learnt during the six weeks.
Once upon a time, I was cutting chilli in the kitchen with my bare hands, as it was only small amount of chilli and it needed urgently. Therefore, I did not wear gloves. Around thirty minutes later, my hand started burning like fire. I immediately soak my hands in the ice water for a very long time. However, it did not get better. You cannot imaging how regards I was by doing that as I had been suffer from it for the entire day. That is one of the most important lesson I had learnt during the six weeks.
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