SINGAPORE - More than 20 residents of a residential college at the National University of Singapore have fallen ill after eating food from the accommodation's dining hall.
A source familiar with the situation told The Straits Times on Thursday that the students had dined at the Ridge View Residential College on Tuesday and Wednesday.There are also Western and Asian food options served at the dining hall, which ST understands is run by Chartwells.
Twenty-two cases have been reported as of 4.30pm on Thursday. A student who had diarrhoea and vomiting was in stable condition in hospital.In its statement, MOH and SFA said that food poisoning or foodborne illness often causes vomiting and diarrhoea which may lead to dehydration, especially in young children and the elderly.
It is important for affected persons to rehydrate by drinking plenty of fluids and seek medical attention if necessary.
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