Chitchat $3,000 Fine for Proofer Bakery with Dead Mice found on Floor plus other safety lapses!

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S$3,000 fine for bakery after dead mice were found on floor, among other food safety lapses​

Singapore Food Agency
Photos showing a dead mouse found in the bakery's dough processing room (right) and a dirty trolley in its chiller area.
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BY

SUFIYAN SAMSURI​

SINGAPORE — A bakery where dead mice were found on the floor of the food preparation area in late 2021 was issued with a fine of S$3,000 in court on Wednesday (Dec 6).
Proofer Bakery was penalised for multiple safety lapses under the Sale of Food (Non-Retail Food Business) Regulations, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said in a media release.

The agency conducted an inspection on Oct 26 in 2021 at the bakery's unit housed in a commercial building at 171 Kampong Ampat off MacPherson Road.
During the inspection, SFA officers found dead mice on the floor in the food preparation area.
Several lapses relating to poor maintenance of the premises and equipment were also observed.

The agency added: “In the interest of public health, SFA suspended the food business operations of Proofer Bakery from Oct 26, 2021 to Jan 25, 2022."
It had directed the licensee to rectify the lapses and take necessary measures to improve the food safety practices and cleanliness of its premises.

Proofer Bakery was also directed to recall various food products at its 16 retail outlets on Oct 26 as a precautionary measure.
The suspension was lifted on Jan 26 last year after the food processing establishment had rectified the lapses and taken necessary measures to improve the food safety practices and the cleanliness of its premises, SFA said.
SFA reminded operators that food safety is a joint responsibility because food can be contaminated anywhere along the food chain.
“While SFA continues to be vigilant and works to ensure regulatory measures are in place and properly enforced, the industry and consumers must also play their part.
“All food operators should ensure their premises are clean and well-maintained, and staff are adequately trained on proper food safety management.

"SFA will take enforcement action against food operators who do not adhere to regulations or comply with food safety requirements."
If found guilty, offenders are liable to be fined up to S$5,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, be further fined up to S$100 for every day or part thereof during which the offence continues after conviction.

 

[blackmondy]

Will the fine be lesser if the rat was still alive ?

 

[red amoeba]

Will the fine be half if only half the mouse is found ?

 

[orh mee suah]

About Proofer Bakery
A modern bakery serving artisanal bread and pizza that captures the hearts of many with an inviting atmosphere.
Pretty scary!

 

[eatshitndie]

About Proofer Bakery
A modern bakery serving artisanal bread and pizza that captures the hearts of many with an inviting atmosphere.
Pretty scary!

enjoy the chocolate chip and raisin bread and pastries. they may be rats’ shit in disguise. full of minerals though. great for quick bowel movement.

 

[nabeifuckpap]

Pukima bakery

 

[millim6868]

Lol, operate by 3rd world ppl

 

[A Singaporean]

Poor Sinkies so picky. What's wrong with a rat or two. We already have so many aka CECAs on the street.

 

[True Believer]

Will the fine be lesser if the rat was still alive ?

Did the rats die from eating the cakes or were they poisoned?

 

[True Believer]

Will the fine be half if only half the mouse is found ?

Did the other 1/2 of the mouse end up in the dough?

 

[syed putra]

It won't taste as good after the clean up.

 

[True Believer]

It won't taste as good after the clean up.

Based on my experience, the dirtiest eateries in Malaysia usually serve up the best food!

 

[laksaboy]

Maybe they should rename it to Poofter Bakery, sell fabulous bread to homosexuals.

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/poofter

 

[The Crow]

Poor Sinkies so picky. What's wrong with a rat or two. We already have so many aka CECAs on the street.

Year end soon. SFA need $$$$ to give bonus to employees ...

 

[spinn]

Hantaviruses can infect and cause serious disease in people worldwide. People get hantavirus from contact with rodents like rats and mice, especially when exposed to their urine, droppings, and saliva. It can also spread through a bite or scratch by a rodent, but this is rare.

Hantaviruses cause two syndromes. Hantaviruses found in the Western Hemisphere, including here in the U.S., can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). The most common hantavirus that causes HPS in the U.S. is spread by the deer mouse.

Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) is a group of clinically similar illnesses caused by hantaviruses found mostly in Europe and Asia. However, Seoul virus, a type of hantavirus that causes HFRS, is found worldwide, including in the United States.

Signs and symptoms​

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)​

HPS is a severe and potentially deadly disease that affects the lungs. Symptoms of HPS usually start to show 1 to 8 weeks after contact with an infected rodent.

Early symptoms can include:

• fatigue
• fever
• muscle aches, especially in the large muscle groups like the thighs, hips, back, and sometimes shoulders

About half of all HPS patients also experience:

• headaches
• dizziness
• chills
• abdominal problems, like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain

Four to 10 days after the initial phase of illness, the late symptoms of HPS appear. These symptoms include coughing and shortness of breath. Patients might experience tightness in the chest, as the lungs fill with fluid.

HPS can be deadly. Thirty-eight percent of people who develop respiratory symptoms may die from the disease.

Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS)​

HFRS is a severe and sometimes deadly disease that affects the kidneys. Symptoms of HFRS usually develop within 1 to 2 weeks after exposure. In rare cases, they may take up to 8 weeks to develop. Initial symptoms begin suddenly and include:

• intense headaches
• back and abdominal pain
• fever/chills
• nausea
• blurred vision

People may have flushing of the face, inflammation or redness of the eyes, or a rash. Later symptoms can include:

• low blood pressure
• lack of blood flow (acute shock)
• internal bleeding (vascular leakage)
• acute kidney failure, which can cause severe fluid overload

The severity of the disease varies depending on the virus causing the infection. Hantaan and Dobrava virus infections usually cause severe symptoms where 5-15% of cases are fatal. In contrast, Seoul, Saaremaa, and Puumala virus infections are usually more moderate with less than 1% dying from the disease. Complete recovery can take several weeks to months.

https://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/about/index.html