New Taipei Bento Shop Suspected of Food Poisoning, 17 Suffer Diarrhea; Health Bureau Orders Suspension
Seventeen customers who consumed meals from "Qingliu Shítáng Gōngsuǒ Diàn" (清六食堂公所店) in Xindian District, New Taipei City, reported symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, suspected to be food poisoning. The New Taipei City Health Bureau has ordered the establishment to suspend operations and will investigate hygiene deficiencies and the suspected food items.
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New Taipei City's Catholic Cardinal Tien Hospital announced today that during the Qingming holiday, multiple individuals sought medical attention for suspected food poisoning symptoms, including diarrhea and vomiting. A total of 17 people have been affected so far, comprising 5 males and 12 females. After initial assessment and inquiry into their dietary history, it was determined that all patients had consumed meals from the Qingliu Shítáng Gōngsuǒ Diàn (清六食堂公所店) in Xindian District.
One patient stated that on the evening of the 4th, they ate a braised pork hock bento from the shop and did not notice any abnormal taste at the time. However, around 8 AM the next day, they began experiencing abdominal pain and watery stools, followed by fever and stomach pain around noon.
Cardinal Tien Hospital reported that all patients' vital signs are stable, and they have received appropriate treatment and remain under observation. Emergency physician Dr. Lü Yúnfēng (呂勻峰) reminded the public that if symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain appear, they should seek medical attention promptly and provide their recent dietary history to assist with evaluation and follow-up.
The New Taipei City Health Bureau stated that upon receiving the suspected food poisoning report today, it immediately dispatched personnel for inspection. All patients have returned home to rest after medical treatment. The establishment was ordered to rectify hygiene deficiencies, including improper waste disposal and the failure to conduct health examinations for food handlers, within a specified period. If improvements are not made by the deadline, a fine of NT$60,000 to NT$200 million may be imposed. Additionally, suspicious food items such as white rice and bento side dishes have been sampled for hygiene standard testing. If the subsequent tests are found to be non-compliant, the operator will be ordered to make improvements within a specified period under the Food Safety Act. If re-sampling is still non-compliant, a fine of NT$30,000 to NT$3 million may be imposed.
The Health Bureau pointed out that since more than 10 individuals have now presented with suspected food poisoning symptoms, and a doctor's diagnosis has reported food poisoning or acute gastroenteritis, it has met New Taipei City's criteria for temporary suspension of operations. Therefore, the establishment has been ordered to suspend operations and can only resume business after completing improvements, obtaining approval from a review, and passing an environmental re-inspection. (Edited by Li Hēngshān) 1150406
One patient stated that on the evening of the 4th, they ate a braised pork hock bento from the shop and did not notice any abnormal taste at the time. However, around 8 AM the next day, they began experiencing abdominal pain and watery stools, followed by fever and stomach pain around noon.
Cardinal Tien Hospital reported that all patients' vital signs are stable, and they have received appropriate treatment and remain under observation. Emergency physician Dr. Lü Yúnfēng (呂勻峰) reminded the public that if symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain appear, they should seek medical attention promptly and provide their recent dietary history to assist with evaluation and follow-up.
The New Taipei City Health Bureau stated that upon receiving the suspected food poisoning report today, it immediately dispatched personnel for inspection. All patients have returned home to rest after medical treatment. The establishment was ordered to rectify hygiene deficiencies, including improper waste disposal and the failure to conduct health examinations for food handlers, within a specified period. If improvements are not made by the deadline, a fine of NT$60,000 to NT$200 million may be imposed. Additionally, suspicious food items such as white rice and bento side dishes have been sampled for hygiene standard testing. If the subsequent tests are found to be non-compliant, the operator will be ordered to make improvements within a specified period under the Food Safety Act. If re-sampling is still non-compliant, a fine of NT$30,000 to NT$3 million may be imposed.
The Health Bureau pointed out that since more than 10 individuals have now presented with suspected food poisoning symptoms, and a doctor's diagnosis has reported food poisoning or acute gastroenteritis, it has met New Taipei City's criteria for temporary suspension of operations. Therefore, the establishment has been ordered to suspend operations and can only resume business after completing improvements, obtaining approval from a review, and passing an environmental re-inspection. (Edited by Li Hēngshān) 1150406