Exco: No compromise on food safety in Perak

Sivanesan (right) presenting the MeSTI certification to a food industry representative during the Perak Food Safety award presentation ceremony.

TWENTY-seven food poisoning cases were reported in Perak so far this year, says state Health Committee chairman A. Sivanesan.

From the number of cases reported, he said 10 involved school canteens, two involved the public, higher learning institution (one), catered food (two), eateries, grocery shops and stalls (seven), and five cases took place at individual homes.