'I usually wear gloves': Woodlands food stall worker caught spreading butter with fingers apologises

It was a rush to serve customers that led to a food stall worker in Woodlands using her hands to spread butter on bread, Shin Min Daily News reported on Saturday (Oct 3).

Speaking with a reporter from the Chinese language publication, the worker in question nervously apologised for her actions.

She explained: "I was in a hurry, so I used my hands instead — I usually wear gloves. I'm really sorry."

Her response comes amid public outcry after a video circulated online showing her using her index finger to scoop up butter before pressing it down into the bread, wiggling around to spread it.

She then folds the bread in half and places the slice in a plastic bag before doing the same for a few more slices.

While the worker has offered her apology, she also clarified with Shin Min that she is not qualified to answer questions on behalf of the shop and told the reporter to contact their manager.

The manager then told the Chinese daily publication that the matter had taken place several days ago and authorities from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) had already visited.

The agency did not share any comments with the shop's management, the manager allegedly claimed.

SFA had previously told AsiaOne they are looking into the matter and will not hesitate to take enforcement action if sufficient evidence has been obtained.

As part of the enquiry and gathering of evidence, they may engage the feedback provider for more details.

"Food safety is a joint responsibility. While SFA puts in place and enforces the regulatory measures, food operators must play their part by adhering to good food hygiene and preparation practices. Food operators should also ensure their premises are clean and well-maintained," they added.

Roach in drink, raw chicken

The shop in question, TuanTuan.PuanPuan, has received negative reviews among some members of the public in the past, according to their Google reviews.

At 2.7 stars, the shop has received 149 reviews on Google, with many citing expensive food or rude staff.

Conversely, some also praised the stall's chicken rice for its taste, offering five-star ratings for their dish.

However, a user shared in a post a year ago that she had purportedly found a cockroach in her coffee purchased from the shop.

"Thought it was the coffee netting or plastic," the user wrote. "Turns out it was a roach and I can't believe it was in my mouth."

khooyihang@asiaone.com

据《新明日报》周六（10月3日）报道，兀兰一家食品摊位的员工为了尽快服务顾客，竟然用手在面包上涂抹黄油。

在接受中文媒体记者采访时，涉事工人紧张地为自己的行为道歉。

她解释说：“我当时很着急，所以就用手摸了——我平时都戴手套。真的很抱歉。”

此前一段视频在网上流传，视频中她用食指舀起黄油，然后将其按压到面包上，并扭动面包使其涂抹均匀，引发公众强烈抗议。随后，她的回应出炉。

然后她将面包对折，把面包片放入塑料袋中，接着又对其他几片面包重复了同样的操作。

虽然该店员已表示道歉，但她也向《新明日报》澄清，她没有资格代表店铺回答问题，并让记者联系店铺经理。

随后，该经理告诉这家中文日报，此事发生在几天前，新加坡食品局（SFA）的官员已经到访过。

据称，该机构没有与商店管理层分享任何评论，经理声称。

新加坡足协此前曾告诉AsiaOne，他们正在调查此事，如果获得足够的证据，将毫不犹豫地采取执法行动。

作为调查和收集证据的一部分，他们可能会联系反馈提供者以获取更多详细信息。

“食品安全是每个人的共同责任。虽然新加坡食品局负责制定和执行监管措施，但食品经营者也必须尽到自己的责任，遵守良好的食品卫生和制备规范。食品经营者还应确保其经营场所清洁卫生，”他们补充道。

饮料里的蟑螂，生鸡肉

根据谷歌评论显示，涉事店铺 TuanTuan.PuanPuan 过去曾收到一些公众的负面评价。

这家店在谷歌上的评分为 2.7 星，收到了 149 条评论，其中许多评论提到食物价格昂贵或员工态度粗鲁。

相反，也有人称赞该摊位的鸡饭味道鲜美，并给予五星好评。

然而，一年前，一位用户在帖子中分享说，她在该店购买的咖啡中发现了一只蟑螂。

“我以为是咖啡网或者塑料袋，”这位用户写道。“结果发现是只蟑螂，我简直不敢相信它竟然在我嘴里。”

khooyihang@asiaone.com