Kaohsiung Spring Roll Food Poisoning Suspects: 140 People Sought Medical Attention, Salmonella Detected in 12 Patients
In a suspected food poisoning incident linked to a spring roll stall in Kaohsiung City's Lingya District, a total of 140 people have sought medical attention. Among them, 31 have been hospitalized, and Salmonella has been detected in 12 patients. The health bureau continues its investigation.
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The Kaohsiung City Health Bureau announced today in a press release that regarding the suspected food poisoning incident involving a spring roll stall at Zheng-Yi Market in Lingya District, as of 4 PM today, a cumulative total of 140 people have sought medical attention. Among them, 31 are hospitalized, 10 are awaiting beds in the emergency department, and 8 are under observation. According to reports from various hospitals, all patients currently have stable vital signs and are continuing to receive treatment; another 91 people returned home to recuperate after seeking medical attention.
Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital successively reported admitting multiple cases between April 4th and April 5th, and today, preliminary test results for 12 patients have all tested positive for Salmonella.
The Health Bureau pointed out that after comprehensive epidemiological investigations, including collecting patient medical records, dietary histories, and test results, and confirming the presence of pathogenic bacteria, it was determined to be food poisoning. The stall's sales involved significant food safety risks, and the Health Bureau will impose an additional fine of NT$1.08 million for violating the "Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act."
Furthermore, to prevent the harm from escalating, the Health Bureau legally ordered the vendor to suspend operations for 7 days on the 5th, allowing them to resume business only after passing a re-inspection. The bureau will also continue to investigate the source of ingredients, production processes, and supply chain to clarify the source of contamination and ascertain responsibility.
Additionally, it was found that the vendor initially did not fully disclose the actual ingredients of the spring rolls, originally only listing bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots, sausages, dried tofu, powdered sugar, and peanut powder. Subsequent investigations confirmed that egg products and shredded pork were also included, indicating deliberate concealment and evasion that hindered the investigation, thereby affecting the completeness of the epidemiological assessment.
The Health Bureau has imposed an additional fine of NT$360,000 in accordance with the "Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act." For this case, the Health Bureau has cumulatively imposed fines totaling NT$1.44 million and has referred the case to the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office. This afternoon, prosecutors from the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office initiated a directed investigation.
The Health Bureau urges consumers, when purchasing ready-to-eat foods such as runbing (Taiwanese spring rolls) and spring rolls, to pay attention to the vendor's operating environment hygiene, proper food preservation, and preparation processes. They also advise avoiding consumption of foods with unknown origins, left at room temperature for extended periods, or not properly stored.
If symptoms suspected of food poisoning, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or fever, appear after consumption, individuals should seek medical attention promptly and retain medical receipts and any remaining food to facilitate subsequent epidemiological investigations and claims. If consumer disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation, individuals can call the city government's Consumer Service Center at hotline 1950 for assistance. (Edited by: Xiao Bowen) 1150406
Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital successively reported admitting multiple cases between April 4th and April 5th, and today, preliminary test results for 12 patients have all tested positive for Salmonella.
The Health Bureau pointed out that after comprehensive epidemiological investigations, including collecting patient medical records, dietary histories, and test results, and confirming the presence of pathogenic bacteria, it was determined to be food poisoning. The stall's sales involved significant food safety risks, and the Health Bureau will impose an additional fine of NT$1.08 million for violating the "Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act."
Furthermore, to prevent the harm from escalating, the Health Bureau legally ordered the vendor to suspend operations for 7 days on the 5th, allowing them to resume business only after passing a re-inspection. The bureau will also continue to investigate the source of ingredients, production processes, and supply chain to clarify the source of contamination and ascertain responsibility.
Additionally, it was found that the vendor initially did not fully disclose the actual ingredients of the spring rolls, originally only listing bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots, sausages, dried tofu, powdered sugar, and peanut powder. Subsequent investigations confirmed that egg products and shredded pork were also included, indicating deliberate concealment and evasion that hindered the investigation, thereby affecting the completeness of the epidemiological assessment.
The Health Bureau has imposed an additional fine of NT$360,000 in accordance with the "Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act." For this case, the Health Bureau has cumulatively imposed fines totaling NT$1.44 million and has referred the case to the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office. This afternoon, prosecutors from the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office initiated a directed investigation.
The Health Bureau urges consumers, when purchasing ready-to-eat foods such as runbing (Taiwanese spring rolls) and spring rolls, to pay attention to the vendor's operating environment hygiene, proper food preservation, and preparation processes. They also advise avoiding consumption of foods with unknown origins, left at room temperature for extended periods, or not properly stored.
If symptoms suspected of food poisoning, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or fever, appear after consumption, individuals should seek medical attention promptly and retain medical receipts and any remaining food to facilitate subsequent epidemiological investigations and claims. If consumer disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation, individuals can call the city government's Consumer Service Center at hotline 1950 for assistance. (Edited by: Xiao Bowen) 1150406