At least 60 people fell ill after a major food poisoning incident at the office of TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance on July 30. In response to queries by The Straits Times, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and Ministry of Health (MOH) said they are investigating the suspected gastroenteritis cases reported at ByteDance’s office at One Raffles Quay.
As at July 30, 57 of the 60 people who developed gastroenteritis symptoms have sought medical attention in hospitals, the authorities said in a joint statement.
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Source: The Straits Times
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