‘It wasn’t intentional’: Bedok pork stall owner explains raw meat found on ground

In Singapore, a pork stall faced criticism after raw meat was discovered on the ground, sparking concerns about food safety. The incident occurred in a food market in Bedok North, where a member of the public noticed two large pieces of meat lying on the ground inside the pork stall. The stall appeared to be closed when the witness passed by, and they promptly took a photo of the scene, questioning the shop's hygiene methods. This led to concerns among the public about the stall's practices.

Upon visiting the stall, the 64-year-old owner admitted that the meat pieces had fallen onto the ground, admitting to their negligence. He clarified that they did not intentionally place the pork pieces on the ground, explaining that usually, the meat is stored in a freezer behind the stall. The owner stated, "That day, the employee put the pork in the freezer, and somehow it fell to the ground. When I saw it the next morning, I quickly washed it clean with water. It really wasn't intentional."

Given the social media post about the incident, the owner faced questions from customers who inquired about the situation. The owner agreed to accept any fine imposed by authorities if there were any and expressed his commitment to being more careful in the future to prevent similar incidents from occurring again.