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Food hygiene/safety

Nestle’s tainted baby formula woes challenge CEO’s revamp plan

Nestle's infant formula contamination crisis has spread from a handful of countries in Europe to more than 50 worldwide in less than a week.
Nestle's infant formula contamination crisis has spread from a handful of countries in Europe to more than 50 worldwide in less than a week.

Nestle urges consumers to heed SFA advisory on baby formulas; affected products removed from stores

Nestle Singapore said that all five batches of the affected formulas have undergone thorough testing.
Nestle Singapore said that all five batches of the affected formulas have undergone thorough testing.

SFA stops sale of 5 batches of Nestle NAN infant formula due to possible presence of toxin

Swiss food giant Nestle announced on Jan 5 a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries, and later extended the recall to other regions.
Swiss food giant Nestle announced on Jan 5 a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries, and later extended the recall to other regions.

New grading system fairer as it rewards consistent food safety practices, say F&B operators

SFA food hygiene grading posters with ?A? and ?B?grades at food stalls stall at People?s Park Food Centre on Jan 7, 2026.
SFA food hygiene grading posters with ?A? and ?B?grades at food stalls stall at People?s Park Food Centre on Jan 7, 2026.

Nestle infant formula recall widens to Africa, the Americas and Asia

The recall piles more pressure on the KitKat and Nescafe maker.
The recall piles more pressure on the KitKat and Nescafe maker.

New food safety grading from Jan 19; businesses with consistent track records to get higher grades

The new framework will apply to an estimated 45,000 SFA-licensed food establishments, including food caterers, restaurants, and hawker stalls.
The new framework will apply to an estimated 45,000 SFA-licensed food establishments, including food caterers, restaurants, and hawker stalls.

E-Bridge pre-school gastroenteritis cases: SFA lifts suspension of food supplier

263 persons reported developing gastroenteritis symptoms after consuming food supplied by Middleton International School at E-Bridge pre-schools.
263 persons reported developing gastroenteritis symptoms after consuming food supplied by Middleton International School at E-Bridge pre-schools.

Nestle recalls infant formula in several European countries

Nestle on Jan 5 announced a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries.
Nestle on Jan 5 announced a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries.

Elderly woman dies after choking on mochi in Tokyo

From 2020 to 2024 in Tokyo, a total of 338 people were rushed to the hospital after choking on mochi.
From 2020 to 2024 in Tokyo, a total of 338 people were rushed to the hospital after choking on mochi.

France to ban food imports containing EU-prohibited pesticides

A decree will be issued to suspend the import of products containing residues of some substances.
A decree will be issued to suspend the import of products containing residues of some substances.

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