Proofer Bakery’s food operations suspended after ‘massive’ pest infestation detected: SFA

SINGAPORE: Proofer Bakery has had its food enterprise operations suspended till additional discover after inspectors detected a “massive” pest infestation at its central kitchen, mentioned the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Tuesday (Oct 26).

The firm has additionally been ordered to recall food merchandise which were distributed to Proofer’s 16 stores throughout Singapore. 

In a media launch, SFA mentioned large pest infestation - dwell cockroaches, rodent exercise and lifeless rodents - was noticed at Proofer Bakery’s kitchen at KA Foodlink at 171 Kampong Ampat throughout an inspection on Tuesday.

The infestation was on the food preparation areas and in food supply vans, mentioned the company. 

“In addition, several lapses relating to poor maintenance of the premises were observed,” mentioned SFA.

“In the interest of public health, SFA directed the licensee to rectify the lapses and take necessary measures to improve the food safety practices and the cleanliness of its premises.”

SFA mentioned it should take enforcement motion in opposition to food operators who don't adjust to food security necessities. Those convicted face a wonderful of as much as S$10,000, a jail time period of as much as 12 months, or each.