- A large number of ByteDance employees in Singapore fell ill
- The incident affected 60 individuals, with a majority requiring hospitalization
- Local authorities and ByteDance are working together to determine the cause of the outbreak
A large number of employees at ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, based in Singapore, have been hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, affecting 60 individuals, with 57 requiring hospital treatment.
Local authorities are currently investigating the cause of the outbreak. ByteDance has confirmed that it uses external caterers for its staff meals and is cooperating with the investigation.
Emergency services responded to the incident, dispatching multiple ambulances to the scene.
The company has expressed its concern for the affected employees and is providing support while working closely with authorities to determine the cause of the food poisoning.
