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Woman in coma after rojak, dies
She had been on life support after eating rojak in a Geylang Serai market stall.
Organ failure, death can result from food poisoning
In the rojak incident, Mdm Aminah went into a coma and suffered acute renal failure when the infection hit her kidneys.
Rojak poisoning: 146 cases reported
No new hospital admissions as of yesterday, 11 still recovering in hospital; cause believed to be tainted prawn fritters, cuttlefish.
Before you take that bite, read this...
Do food-borne illnesses always strike within minutes of consumption? Common food hygiene questions get addressed.
A symbol of rebirth and spring
This Easter, make sure the eggs are made of good chocolate - the darker they are, the better for your health.
Authorities take action against meat seller
Seller alleged to have sold meat to S'pore's most infamous Indian rojak stall. -TNP
Nutritional value of ikan bilis
Find out how this common dish can be good for you.
Eggs unscrambled
What causes the variations in egg yolk colour? Come unravel this and 5 other mysteries about eggs.
Hawkers reveal how they decide where it's safe to eat
Don't only look at the food or the stall - look up, because rats, and droppings, can fall from above.
Rojak poisoning caused by cross-contamination by raw seafood
Two people died and more than 150 fell ill in what is believed to be Singapore's worst ever food poisoning incident.
Official statement on rojak poisoning incident
Ministry of Health released an official statement on Tuesday, identifying the cause of the Geylang Serai rojak poisoning incident. -AsiaOne
Rojak poisoning: Questions for NEA
Reader asks if the National Environment Agency has been negligent in policing the affected wet market and food centre.
The dangers that lurk...in the environment
Find out why bacteria thrive in places like hawker centres.
The dangers that lurk...in food handling
Do you know what the most common cause of food poisoning is? And have you heard of the danger temperature zone?
You are what you eat
Foods that are high in fat or sugar can cause premature ageing. Find out which cause damage and which help keep us youthful.
After weight loss, lower-fat diets may be best
Once weight loss has been attained, a diet low in saturated fat represents an excellent prescription for a healthy heart. -Reuters
Don't want virus? Don't share food
Make serving spoons compulsory in restaurants, suggested a reader, to minimise spread of diseases. -myp
 
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