stall located in Tiong Bahru Market. But thin crowds marked the first day of the popular stall's reopening on Friday morning.by the Singapore Food Agency due to the improper use of food additives. The suspensions began on Tuesday and were to last until further notice, SFA said on Wednesday.
Then in a subsequent Facebook post on Thursday, Jian Bo announced that its suspension had been revoked. It shared that SFA had reviewed laboratory test reports, and "revoked their earlier direction to impose movement controls, recall and manage food under the Sale of Food Act".On Friday, Jian Bo resumed operations – but the third-generation owner of the family business, Eric Ang, told CNA that the damage had been done.
Notices put up at Jian Bo Tiong Bahru Shui Kueh to address SFA's initial suspension of their business, and reassure customers that the agency has since revoked their earlier decision. Customers in line for the stall's famous chwee kueh on Friday told CNA that the stall had been cleared by SFA, so it did not affect their decision to buy its food. A few customers also said they were unaware of the news.
Regular customer Sharon Lin also noted that the initial suspension directive would not sway her from buying from Jian Bo, as she grew up eating the chwee kueh. Moreover, she pointed out that SFA has clarified the issue. And for another regular, Lawrence Wong, staying loyal to Jian Bo was a no-brainer. The 64-year-old laughed when asked if the news affected his decision to purchase from the stall.
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