Spize Food Frenzy: From Bento Bonanza to Hospital Hurdles
What went wrong? A Spize outlet that catered 88 bento sets for a Deepavali celebration turned a festive affair into a medical mystery. Now, 69 diners are feeling sick, 46 of them in hospital beds.
Patient Numbers – The Quick Breakdown
- Overall affected: 69
- Hospitalised: 46 (25 of them already discharged, one still in ICU)
- Prior report: 49 affected, 21 hospitalised – the situation has ballooned.
Current Status (as of Tuesday noon)
- 26 patients out of the 46 are back home.
- The ICU patient has been survived so far but is still critical with both lungs and kidneys taking a hit.
Who’s in the Hot Seat?
A Sats Singapore officer was at the center of the crisis, having devoured the catered food while on duty at Brink’s Singapore.
The Investigation – Hygiene Details
The National Environment Agency (NEA), Ministry of Health (MOH), and Agri‑Food and Veterinary Authority joined forces last Friday to dig into the case. Key findings:
- Ready‑to‑eat food left uncovered in a chiller.
- Faulty soap dispenser – no hand‑washing soap available.
- Knives for preparing ready‑to‑eat items were left between tables – a no‑no in safety.
Immediate Outcome
- Spize’s licence has been suspended and will stay on hold until NEA confirms the health risks are addressed.
- Attempts to reach co‑owner Haresh Sabnani (41) have been unsuccessful.
Meal Delivery Skills Gone Wrong
409 River Valley Road, the kitchen behind the trust, served 88 bento sets to Brink’s Singapore for Nov 6’s Deepavali celebrations. But turn after turn, the empty plates turned into a full inbox of medical alerts.
What’s Next for Spize?
- NEA will monitor the outlet closely.
- Authorities will ensure public health standards are back on track before the licence is lifted.
For now, stay alert, check your lunch, and remember: if it’s a sink, make sure it’s not the cause of the next newsletter.
