Suspension of Edge @ Pan Pacific Hotel’s food business operations

          The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are investigating six incidents of gastroenteritis affecting a total of 16 persons after consuming food prepared by Edge @ Pan Pacific Hotel between 2 and 18 May 2024. Those affected either sought outpatient treatment or self-medicated. None were hospitalised.

2        The food establishment had first received feedback from diners experiencing gastroenteritis symptoms, and voluntarily undertook measures such as health screening of food handlers and deep cleaning of the premises.

3        In view of the suspected ongoing transmission, SFA has suspended the food business operations of Edge located at 7 Raffles Boulevard Level 3 Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore 039595, with effect from 24 May 2024 until further notice. The licensee is required to clean and sanitise the premises, including equipment and utensils, and dispose all ready-to-eat food and perishable food items.

4        All food handlers working in the premises are required to re-attend and pass the Food Safety Course Level 1 and test negative for foodborne pathogens, before they can resume work as food handlers. The appointed Food Hygiene Officer working at the premises must re-attend and pass the Food Safety Course Level 3 before he/she can resume work as a Food Hygiene Officer.

5        Food safety is a joint responsibility. SFA would like to remind food operators to observe good food and personal hygiene 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 a high standard of food hygiene at all food establishments, we would also like to advise members of the public who come across poor hygiene practices in food establishments not to patronise such outlets but to report to SFA via the online feedback form (www.sfa.gov.sg/feedback) with details for our follow-up investigations.

Ministry of Health and Singapore Food Agency

25 May 2024