The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are
investigating two incidents of gastroenteritis reported at MOE Kindergarten @
Springdale and MOE Kindergarten @ Gongshang, located at 71 Anchorvale Link
Singapore 544799 and 1 Tampines Street 42 Singapore 529176 respectively. The
Ministry of Education (MOE) is working closely with CDA, SFA, and the affected MOE
Kindergartens (MKs) to assist in the investigations.
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As of 26 October 2026, a total of 53 individuals (51 students and two staff)
were reported to have developed gastroenteritis symptoms between 21 and 23
October 2026, after consuming food supplied by Deli Hub Catering Pte Ltd,
engaged by the Kindergarten Care (KCare) operator at the two MKs. These
individuals had either sought outpatient treatment, self-medicated, or
recovered without treatment. None were hospitalised. The two MKs have
stepped-up hygiene and precautionary measures, including thorough cleaning and
disinfection of the affected areas.
3 In view of
the suspected ongoing transmission, SFA has suspended the food business
operations of Deli Hub Catering Pte Ltd, located at 30B Quality Road #04-01/02
Singapore 618826 with effect from 27 October 2026 until further notice. The
licensee is required to comply with measures during the suspension, including
cleaning and sanitising the premises, equipment, and utensils.
4 All
food workers working in the premises are required to re-attend and pass the
Food Safety Course Level 1 and be tested negative for foodborne pathogens,
before they can resume work as food workers. The appointed Food Hygiene Officer
working at the premises must also re-attend and pass the Food Safety Course
Level 3 before he/she can resume work as a Food Hygiene Officer. In the
interim, the KCare operator has arranged another food supplier for the two
kindergartens.
5 Food safety
is a joint responsibility. SFA would like to remind food businesses to observe
good food safety practices at all times. SFA will not hesitate to take firm
action against anyone found to be in violation of the Environmental Public
Health Act. In the interest of maintaining food safety standards across all
food businesses, members of the public who come across poor food
safety practices in food businesses are advised not to patronise such outlets
and to report to SFA via the online feedback form (www.sfa.gov.sg/feedback) with details for our follow-up investigations.
