ByteDance's Singapore office was suspected of suffering from a collective food poisoning incident on July 30 (Tuesday). According to Lianhe Zaobao, several employees felt unwell after enjoying a Chinese buffet lunch in the cafeteria. By the evening of the same day, at least 60 people had symptoms of gastroenteritis, of which 57 went to the hospital for treatment.
Initially, SCDF dispatched 15 ambulances to the scene and reported that 30 people with symptoms such as abdominal pain and vomiting were taken to the hospital. Later, the number was updated to 17 ambulances and 41 people were hospitalized.
An ambulance is parked outside the Bytedance office at One Raffles Quay on July 30, 2024. (Photo: CNA Readers)
The suppliers that provided lunch that day included YUN NANS and Putian. Yunhai responded to Lianhe Zaobao's inquiry at noon on July 31 (Wednesday) that they were deeply concerned about the food poisoning incident and were working with other suppliers to help those affected. Yunhai said it would work closely with ByteDance and relevant government departments to conduct a thorough investigation, emphasizing that the health and safety of customers is its top priority.
A Putian spokesperson responded on Tuesday night that, as far as they know, the people who showed symptoms of food poisoning did not eat the food they provided. Putian said it is cooperating with the authorities and awaiting the results of the investigation.
According to reports, the chicken for the company's lunch was suspected to be supplied by Yunhai. The chicken was frozen and had a sour taste. After lunch, people began to vomit in the afternoon.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force dispatched a total of 17 ambulances and sent 47 people to the hospital for treatment. The Singapore Food Agency and the Ministry of Health are currently investigating the incident.
YUN NANS mentioned in a statement that they strictly abide by food safety regulations and hygiene codes. The company said it will do its utmost to assist in the investigation and ensure the health and safety of customers.
A food poisoning incident at ByteDance in Singapore left 130 employees hospitalized, and the central kitchen in Putian and the YUN NANS in Nafucheng were ordered to suspend operations.
ZeZhengOn July 30, a suspected collective food poisoning incident occurred in ByteDance's Singapore office, affecting about 60 employees, 57 of whom were hospitalized. The supplier YUN NANS has suspended business.
ZeZhengA suspected food poisoning incident at ByteDance's Singapore office led to 41 people being hospitalised. ByteDance and local authorities are investigating the cause, with immediate support provided to those affected.
ZeZhengBTC, should I sell my house to buy Bitcoin? Golden Finance, people’s fate in speculative business has probably been determined by probability theory.
JinseFinanceThere are currently around 21 victims and counting
AlexDelve into the ripple effects caused by the untimely death of Yoozoo Networks CEO Lin Qi, touching on the upcoming court case, internal power shifts, and the company's uncertain financial future. It also explores new strategic directions taken by Yoozoo in an attempt to stabilise its position in the gaming industry.
YouQuanMetaMask has warned its users against falling prey to ‘address poisoning,’ a crypto scam growing in popularity.
BeincryptoNFTs have proliferated outward from the blockchain — they’ve finally landed in the culinary industry.
NFT NowAuthor Robert Kiyosaki posted a disastrous prediction via his Twitter account and warned followers about buying Bitcoin. This could be ...
BitcoinistBlockchain development in the food industry started in the days of Bitcoin pizza, and now it is making its way into the metaverse.
Cointelegraph