The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has issued a reminder that dropped food should not be consumed, responding to a recent incident where a diner appeared to eat food that had fallen onto a table at a hawker centre. The SFA explicitly stated there is no “three-second rule” and that consuming food retrieved from such surfaces poses a health risk due to potential contamination. This response followed online circulation of a video depicting the diner’s actions. The agency emphasized the importance of maintaining proper food hygiene practices in public eating areas. While not detailing potential penalties, the SFA’s statement serves as a public health advisory. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to ensure food safety standards are upheld across Singapore’s hawker centres and food establishments.