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Source:
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MOH and AVA advise public to
discard chocolate cakes from Prima Deli |
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The Ministry of Health (MOH) was notified of
a food poisoning incident on 23 November 2007. |
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As more incidents were notified,
epidemiological investigations indicated that the common food item
between the various incidents were Prima Deli chocolate cakes purchased
as early as 19 November 2007. |
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To date, MOH has been notified of eight such
food poisoning incidents associated with the consumption of Prima Deli
chocolate cakes. |
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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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Prima Food Pte Ltd has been instructed to
stop the production of all chocolate cakes and to recall all these cakes
from distribution and sale. Screening of food handlers is in progress.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the contamination. |
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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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Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can
cause symptoms such as fever, watery diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal
pain. Onset of symptoms typically begins 6-72 hours after eating
contaminated foods. Illness usually lasts 4-7 days and most recover with
no long-term health effects. Severe cases may require hospitalisation
for rehydration and/or antibiotic treatment. |
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The public is advised to discard any
unconsumed chocolate cakes purchased from Prima Deli. Anyone with
symptoms after consuming these cakes should seek immediate medical
attention. |
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Members of the public can contact MOH at
1800-2254122 or AVA at 1800-2262250 if they have any enquiries. |
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For further information on salmonellosis,
please visit MOH website at
www.moh.gov.sg. |
Ministry of Health
Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority
Ministry of National Development
3 December 2007 |
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Source:
www.moh.gov.sg Press Release 3
Dec 2007 |
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Subsequent News Releases |
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Public advised to discard all food items
from Prima Deli |
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As of 04 Dec 07, the Ministry of
Health has been notified of a total of nine food poisoning
incidents involving 109 cases associated with the consumption of
Prima Deli chocolate cakes. |
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Eight cases were hospitalised, all of
whom have been discharged. Two food handlers at Prima Food Pte Ltd
have also tested positive for Salmonella Enteritidis. |
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AVA has required Prima Food Pte Ltd to
stop all production as a precautionary measure as investigations
are still on-going to establish the source of contamination. The
factory has to ensure that the required hygienic conditions are
achieved before they can be allowed to restart the manufacturing
process. |
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AVA has also instructed Prima Food Ptd
Ltd to recall all food products manufactured at their factory from
all Prima Deli retail outlets. |
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As the extent of the outbreak is
unclear, the public is advised to discard all food items purchased
from Prima Deli. Anyone with symptoms of Salmonellosis after
consuming these food items should seek immediate medical
attention. |
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Members of the public can contact MOH
at 1800-2254122 or AVA at 1800-2262250 if they have any enquiries. |
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For further information on
salmonellosis, please visit MOH website at
www.moh.gov.sg. |
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Ministry of Health
Agri-Food & Veterinary
Authority
Ministry of National Development |
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Source:
www.moh.gov.sg Press Release 4
Dec 2007 |
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PrimaDeli allowed to resume factory operations |
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