Singapore employees of ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, experience a mass food poisoning incident.

• On Tuesday, local authorities reported that ByteDance's office in Singapore experienced a mass food poisoning incident.
• As of Tuesday, 57 individuals who experienced food poisoning have sought medical attention in hospitals, according to authorities.

On Tuesday, 60 individuals were affected by mass food poisoning at ByteDance's office in Singapore, as reported by local authorities.

The Singapore Food Agency and Ministry of Health are currently investigating gastroenteritis cases at the China-based tech giant's office.

According to the statement, as of 30 July 2024, 60 individuals had developed gastroenteritis symptoms, with 57 of them seeking medical attention in hospitals.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force dispatched personnel, ambulances, fire engines, and a mass decontamination vehicle to the office premises following requests for medical assistance, as reported by The Straits Times.

"The ByteDance spokesperson informed CNBC in an email that the company is investigating the matter and collaborating with the relevant authorities. Additionally, the spokesperson stated that ByteDance has taken immediate actions to support all affected employees, including working with emergency services to offer care."

According to the ST report, people at a Singapore office building experienced abdominal pain and vomiting, prompting SCDF paramedics to treat multiple individuals.

CNA reported that ByteDance acknowledged that employees at its One Raffles Quay office fell ill after visiting a "canteen" in the building. The buffet section at the canteen was closed until investigations are completed.

ByteDance CEO Shou Zi Chew is a third-generation Singaporean citizen, as per TikTok's website, which lists Singapore as one of its headquarters.

In recent years, concerns about ownership and ties to China have led to scrutiny of TikTok, a popular short-video sharing platform in the U.S.

In April, the U.S. government passed a bill compelling TikTok's Chinese owner to sell the app or face a ban. Now, TikTok is suing the U.S. government to halt the enforcement of the bill, claiming it violates the law.