New Taipei Bento Shop Suspected Food Poisoning, 99 Hospitalized; City Hall: Consumer Protection Officer to Assist with Claims
A bento shop in Xindian District, New Taipei City, is suspected of causing food poisoning, leading to 99 people being hospitalized as of 10 AM on April 8th. The three branches of Qingliu Canteen have suspended operations, and test results for ingredients and human samples are expected in 2-3 weeks. The New Taipei City Government has expressed concern and support for the victims, with consumer protection officers assisting with compensation claims.
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New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih stated today after presiding over a city council meeting that the three branches of the bento shop in Xindian, suspected of causing food poisoning, have suspended operations, and ingredients are being tested. He emphasized that once the test results are out, "those who should be prosecuted will be prosecuted, and those who should be fined will be fined." The city government will provide full care and support to those affected by food poisoning, and the Department of Health will arrange for consumer protection officers to assist with compensation claims.
The New Taipei City Government Department of Health announced this morning that as of 10 AM today, an additional 55 cases were reported in the suspected food poisoning incident at Qingliu Canteen, bringing the total number of hospitalized individuals to 99. Among them, 87 people consumed bento from the "Gongsuo Branch" and 12 from the "Zhongxing Branch," subsequently experiencing symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.
Yang Shih-hao, Chief Secretary of the Department of Health, told a Central News Agency reporter in a phone interview that among the 99 hospitalized individuals, 53 were at Xindian Cardinal Tien Hospital, 25 at Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, 5 at Taipei City hospitals, and 16 at local clinics. Currently, 6 people are hospitalized, 20 are under observation, and the rest have returned home to recuperate after medical treatment.
The Department of Health's Inspection Division responded to a Central News Agency inquiry, stating that hospitals use rapid testing methods to initially detect pathogens in suspected food poisoning cases for patient treatment. However, for criminal liability under the Food Safety Act, samples including leftover food, human samples, and environmental samples are tested according to methods announced by the Centers for Disease Control and sent to the CDC and Food and Drug Administration for re-examination. The results will take 2 to 3 weeks to be released.
The Department of Health stated that all three branches of Qingliu Canteen have suspended operations and have not yet applied for resumption of business. The relevant test results are not yet available, and the Department of Health will continue to monitor the situation. If confirmed as a food poisoning incident, the case may be transferred to prosecutors for investigation in accordance with the Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150408
The New Taipei City Government Department of Health announced this morning that as of 10 AM today, an additional 55 cases were reported in the suspected food poisoning incident at Qingliu Canteen, bringing the total number of hospitalized individuals to 99. Among them, 87 people consumed bento from the "Gongsuo Branch" and 12 from the "Zhongxing Branch," subsequently experiencing symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.
Yang Shih-hao, Chief Secretary of the Department of Health, told a Central News Agency reporter in a phone interview that among the 99 hospitalized individuals, 53 were at Xindian Cardinal Tien Hospital, 25 at Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, 5 at Taipei City hospitals, and 16 at local clinics. Currently, 6 people are hospitalized, 20 are under observation, and the rest have returned home to recuperate after medical treatment.
The Department of Health's Inspection Division responded to a Central News Agency inquiry, stating that hospitals use rapid testing methods to initially detect pathogens in suspected food poisoning cases for patient treatment. However, for criminal liability under the Food Safety Act, samples including leftover food, human samples, and environmental samples are tested according to methods announced by the Centers for Disease Control and sent to the CDC and Food and Drug Administration for re-examination. The results will take 2 to 3 weeks to be released.
The Department of Health stated that all three branches of Qingliu Canteen have suspended operations and have not yet applied for resumption of business. The relevant test results are not yet available, and the Department of Health will continue to monitor the situation. If confirmed as a food poisoning incident, the case may be transferred to prosecutors for investigation in accordance with the Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150408
FAQ
How many people were hospitalized in the Xindian food poisoning incident?
A total of 99 people were hospitalized in the Xindian food poisoning incident.
Which bento shops are suspected of causing the food poisoning?
The "Gongsuo Branch" and "Zhongxing Branch" of Qingliu Canteen are suspected of causing the food poisoning.