{
  "id": 5510304,
  "title": "Diner pays $20 for takeaway meal, gets rude service and dried bird droppings inside takeout order",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/diner-pays-20-for-takeaway-meal-gets-rude-service-and-dried-bird",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T06:02:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/diner-pays-20-for-takeaway-meal-gets-rude-service-and-dried-bird-droppings-inside-takeout-order/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A customer visiting 7 Stars Coffee Shop in Singapore expressed outrage after receiving a takeaway meal for $20. The service was perceived as rude, and the food contained a dried bird dropping along with a dirty container. The individual alleged that the combination of heat and moisture from the hot food with the contaminants could pose health risks, leading to a loss of appetite. The customer's post on Facebook concluded ominously, stating, \"Totally ruined the whole appetite! $20 for bird sh*t.\" A commenter noted that such incidents are not uncommon, recounting a similar instance where a food stall inadvertently served a plate of rice with lizard droppings, which was then continued to be used without proper cleaning. Singapore's authorities conduct routine inspections of hawker centers and food stalls, scrutinizing for pests and ensuring proper food handling and storage. These regular checks aim to uphold food safety standards and issue penalties for violations. A separate incident reported involved a parent allowing her child to walk on a restaurant's table with dirty shoes, sparking outrage among observers. This article, detailing the diner's negative experience, originally appeared on The Independent Singapore News.",
  "summary": "On Facebook, a netizen shared: \"I was so disappointed with the order with this stall located at 7 Stars Coffee Shop, 312A Sumang Link, the attitude of the china lady was so rude yet I tolerated and... This article ( Diner pays $20 for takeaway meal, gets rude service and dried bird droppings inside takeout order ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}