http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/salmonella-found-food-supplied-pre-schools-125944288.html
The culprit is Salmonella Enteritidis!
A Health Ministry statement said that interviews with the food handlers employed by the caterer indicated that the same trays were used to hold raw and cooked foods.
This may be a possible cause of cross-contamination, if the trays were not cleaned properly and as meat, seafood and poultry were also being prepared in the same area, it increased the risk of cross-contamination.
To reduce the recurrence of similar incidences in future, NEA will also step up its engagement with caterers. It will issue advisories on best practices in food safety management, food storage, preparation and serving.
It didnt occur to me that not using the same trays is sooo important as my helper will use the same plates/chopping board sometimes. I think i should inform my helper about it as i do not want to risk being sick. However, i think this is much more important for caterers as the amount of food they handle is so much more, thus the higher the risk. At this point of time, i think perhaps its human nature that people tend to be worried and start being careful and strict only after an accident has happened.
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