Food Fiasco Hits Seven Pre‑Schools in Sengkang
Just a day after officials said they were looking into a tummy‑ticking outbreak at four pre‑schools, a further three centres reported children feeling worse than a pot‑of‑lemonade gone rogue. The latest tally moves the count of affected spots to a staggering seven.
Where the Chaos Happened
- Blocks 210, 270, 290A, & 298B – the first four points of the outbreak
- Blocks 262A & 208 – two more locations where kids got a dose of food‑poisoning gone wrong
- The PCF Sparkletots pre‑school in Punggol North – the third spot in the newest wave
Numbers that’re Squeaking Up
As of 4 pm Wednesday, the Ministry of Health tallied 184 reported cases – a jump from the earlier 109. Nine kids are in a stable state in hospital, which is, well, a relief.
PCF’s Play‑It‑Safe Plan
The parent‑teacher liaison officer is keeping a close eye on every little tummy‑ache. They’re chatting with parents, monitoring conditions, and promising to keep the support going no matter what.
Kicking the Culprit Out of the Kitchen
Kate’s Catering, the food‑service wing linked to the first cluster, was serving 11 pre‑schools at the time of the outbreak. The company’s services have been paused indefinitely, and the kitchens have been temporarily taken over by certified in‑house cooks.
Timeline of the Sprinty Troubles
- Friday: First cluster reported, inspectors hit the caterer’s premises.
- Monday: More clusters emerged, prompting the National Environment Agency (NEA) to halt Kate’s Catering as a precaution.
- Tuesday: Operations stalled while the Agri‑Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA), MOH, and NEA conduct investigations.
So, while the little ones are waiting for a quick recovery, the big kids (parents, teachers, and food‑service folks) are on standby, making sure that the next snack time is safe, tasty, and, most importantly, tummy‑friendly.
