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Food hygiene/safety

Spain probes five labs in hunt for source of swine fever

The outbreak has led to a third of the 100 countries that import Spanish pork products halting shipments as a safety measure.
The outbreak has led to a third of the 100 countries that import Spanish pork products halting shipments as a safety measure.

Food handlers not required to wear masks or spit guards from Jan 1: SFA

The original requirement had been put in place since April 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, to prevent any substance expelled from the mouth or nose from contaminating food.
The original requirement had been put in place since April 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, to prevent any substance expelled from the mouth or nose from contaminating food.

Spain plans wild boar cull to curb population after swine fever outbreak

A sign shows an infected area by the African swine fever virus, at Collserola Park, in Cerdanyola del Valles, on the outskirts of Barcelona, Spain, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
A sign shows an infected area by the African swine fever virus, at Collserola Park, in Cerdanyola del Valles, on the outskirts of Barcelona, Spain, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

Singapore pork imports not affected by African swine fever outbreak in Spain: SFA, AVS

SFA also said that it will continue to monitor Singapore’s pork supply.
SFA also said that it will continue to monitor Singapore’s pork supply.

EU epidemic vets begin work on swine fever outbreak in Barcelona

FILE PHOTO: A man runs at an area closed-off for hiking due to the African swine fever virus, near a sign informing people at Collserola Park, in Cerdanyola del Valles, on the outskirts of Barcelona, Spain, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A man runs at an area closed-off for hiking due to the African swine fever virus, near a sign informing people at Collserola Park, in Cerdanyola del Valles, on the outskirts of Barcelona, Spain, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo

Viruses, bacterial toxins possible causes of food poisoning in E-Bridge case, say analysts

The E-Bridge Pre-School at Block 95A Dawson Road on Sep 26, 2025. 

While tests commissioned by E-bridge operator Etonhouse had suggested no contamination due to six common bacteria, the food poisoning could have been caused by other bacteria or viruses, say experts.
The E-Bridge Pre-School at Block 95A Dawson Road on Sep 26, 2025. 

While tests commissioned by E-bridge operator Etonhouse had suggested no contamination due to six common bacteria, the food poisoning could have been caused by other bacteria or viruses, say experts.

One third of Spanish pork export certificates blocked since swine fever outbreak, minister says

Spain detected its first cases of African swine fever since 1994 after two dead wild boars tested positive for the virus.
Spain detected its first cases of African swine fever since 1994 after two dead wild boars tested positive for the virus.

Spain halts pork exports to China after first case of African swine flu in three decades

A 2024 photo shows pork products displayed at a market stall in Madrid, Spain.
A 2024 photo shows pork products displayed at a market stall in Madrid, Spain.

Forum: Improve food waste management to address pest problems

E-Bridge pre-school gastroenteritis cases: Operator says initial results show food not contaminated

One pupil was hospitalised and is in stable condition.
One pupil was hospitalised and is in stable condition.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.