When a Salad Turns Into a Scary Surprise
Picture this: you pick up a lightly dressed salad from a local supermarket, hope it fuels your lunch with clean greens, and end up chewing on the unexpected hero of the snack— a dead lizard. That’s exactly what happened to Cindy, one of Stomp’s contributors.
The Unexpected Bite
- Cindy bought the “healthier option” from Sheng Siong at Block 88 Tanglin Halt Road on Tuesday, 13 Sep.
- During lunch she had no idea—just a few cool, crisp vegetables.
- Fast forward to dinnertime: a “great discovery” slid into her fork.
In a tweet‑style slip to Stomp, Cindy wrote: “I have since taboo the lizard as evidence to Sheng Siong and received a refund, plus I filed feedback with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). My heart is still pounding and my hands are shaking as I type this.”
Company Response
Sheng Siong’s spokesperson quickly stepped into spotlight mode:
- They apologised and refunded the customer.
- All remaining stocks were injected with an urgent check.
- They’ve shouted to the supplier about the incident, stressing that food safety takes the front seat.
SFA Involvement
The Singapore Food Agency opened an investigation after receiving Cindy’s report. A spokesperson said:
Food safety is a team effort. While we enforce rules, it’s on every store to follow proper hygiene and prep before crafting your meal.
If you spot a red flag, let us know via our online feedback form. We’ll dig deeper, possibly call you back for more info.
And rest assured—if we gather enough evidence, we won’t shy away from taking action.
The Takeaway
So next time you grab that quick salad, make sure it’s worth the crunch. And if you ever find a surprise critter, remember: swift reporting, refunds, and agency checks pave the way back to safe, scrumptious meals.
