Mass food poisoning incidents in July involved ByteDance and the Civil Defence Academy campus.
The proposed Bill seeks to shield donors from liability for any deaths or health issues resulting from the consumption of donated food.
As at July 31, 17 people were hospitalised but in stable condition. The rest had sought outpatient treatment, self-medicated or recovered without treatment. Mr Yip and Mr Don Wee urged the authorities to provide measures to train donors and volunteers handling large quantities of food, and emphasise best practices for safe storage and transportation of the food items.
The food must be safe and suitable for consumption when it leaves the caterer or business. The food donor must also provide the recipient with know-how to ensure that the food remains safe – with specific instructions on refrigeration, heating and storage, for example. The types of food that can be donated include packaged or canned items, cooked food, drinks, pastries and bread, and fruits and vegetables. Any person can receive food donations, but the MPs highlighted that this law will particularly benefit those who are less well-off and food-insecure.
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