ByteDance responds to “large-scale food poisoning”: measures have been taken to support all affected employees

On July 31, according to several local media reports in Singapore, on Tuesday afternoon (July 30) local time, ByteDance Singapore office suspected a collective food poisoning incident. Several employees felt unwell after eating a Chinese buffet lunch in the canteen, and at least 60 people had symptoms of gastroenteritis, 57 of whom went to the hospital for medical treatment. Later, a ByteDance spokesman said: “We attach great importance to the health and safety of employees. The company has immediately taken measures to support all affected employees, including cooperating with the emergency response department to provide medical care for employees. At present, the company is cooperating with the relevant authorities to carry out an investigation on the cause of the accident.”

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