“字节跳动上百名员工食物中毒”，有新进展

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the final ruling regarding the food poisoning incident involving ByteDance employees in Singapore, where the restaurant Yun Hai Yao was fined for its negligence in food safety [1][4]. Summary by Sections Incident Overview - On July 18, it was reported that Yun Hai Yao was fined 7,000 Singapore dollars (approximately 39,000 RMB) due to a collective food poisoning incident at ByteDance's Singapore office [1]. - The incident affected a significant number of individuals, some of whom required hospitalization, with food samples showing excessive levels of Staphylococcus aureus [4]. Court Ruling - The judge emphasized the serious nature of the case, noting the lack of a proper food safety attitude from Yun Hai Yao, which had been operating in Singapore for six years [4]. - The maximum fine was imposed due to the company's failure to apologize or compensate the affected individuals by the time of the ruling [4]. Company Response - Following the ruling, Yun Hai Yao publicly apologized to the affected ByteDance employees and announced the permanent cessation of its "company meal" service, as well as the closure of its Nanfucheng branch [4]. - The company committed to retraining all relevant staff on food safety and overhauling its food safety system, including third-party risk assessments and improved control over key processes [4][5]. Management Failures - The incident was attributed to severe management failures, including inadequate risk assessment for new business operations and poor hygiene practices during food storage and transportation [5]. - Specific findings included food samples containing over 200,000 Staphylococcus aureus colonies per gram, which is 200 times the permissible limit, and the presence of live cockroaches in the food preparation area [5]. Legal Accountability - The CEO of Yun Hai Yao, Lu Zhitang, accepted legal responsibility for the incident, with the company facing two charges related to violations of public health and food safety laws [6].