New Taipei Qingliu Canteen Suspected Food Poisoning, 162 Reported Cases, 35 Still Hospitalized
A suspected food poisoning incident at Qingliu Canteen in New Taipei City has led to 162 reported cases as of 10 AM today, with 35 individuals still hospitalized or under observation. 111 people reported symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever after eating bento from the "Gongsuo branch," and 51 from the "Zhongxing branch." The Health Bureau's investigation found common ingredients including white rice, cabbage, and fried or braised eggs. The head of the Disease Control Section explained that Salmonella infection symptoms typically last 2-7 days, accounting for patients seeking medical attention days after exposure. All three branches of Qingliu Canteen remain suspended, and the Taipei District Prosecutors Office is investigating.
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The Health Bureau issued a press release stating that as of 10 AM today, 14 new cases have been reported in the suspected food poisoning incident at Qingliu Canteen, bringing the cumulative number of medical visits to 162. Among them, 111 people experienced symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever after consuming bento from the "Gongsuo branch," and 51 people after consuming bento from the "Zhongxing branch."
The Health Bureau's investigation revealed that people developed symptoms after purchasing various bentos from the Gongsuo branch on April 5th and the Zhongxing branch on April 4th. Common dishes included white rice, cabbage, and fried or braised eggs.
Regarding why patients are still reporting for medical treatment 5 to 6 days later, Wang Mei-hua, section chief of the Disease Control Section, explained in a phone interview with CNA that Salmonellosis usually develops within 6 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food. The main symptoms are acute gastroenteritis, including severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms typically last 2 to 7 days.
Wang Mei-hua said that the newly reported cases all sought medical treatment at Xindian Cardinal Tien Hospital and Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, suggesting that patients might have sought care because their symptoms did not improve. The number of reported cases appears to be slowing down.
Yang Shu-qin, section chief of the Food and Drug Administration Section, stated in a phone interview with CNA that all patients will receive care. Today, they are also conducting individual phone interviews with new patients to inquire about their initial dietary conditions, discomfort symptoms, and to track the health of hospitalized individuals. This basic information will be provided to the police and prosecutors as evidence of the business's suspected violation of the Food Safety and Health Management Act.
The Health Bureau said that currently, a total of 35 people are hospitalized or under observation (24 hospitalized, 11 under observation), while the rest have returned home to recuperate after medical treatment. All three branches of Qingliu Canteen—Gongsuo, Zhongxing, and Minquan—remain suspended and have not yet applied for resumption of business. The entire case has been referred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for investigation. (Edited by Lin Shu-hui) 1150410
The Health Bureau's investigation revealed that people developed symptoms after purchasing various bentos from the Gongsuo branch on April 5th and the Zhongxing branch on April 4th. Common dishes included white rice, cabbage, and fried or braised eggs.
Regarding why patients are still reporting for medical treatment 5 to 6 days later, Wang Mei-hua, section chief of the Disease Control Section, explained in a phone interview with CNA that Salmonellosis usually develops within 6 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food. The main symptoms are acute gastroenteritis, including severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms typically last 2 to 7 days.
Wang Mei-hua said that the newly reported cases all sought medical treatment at Xindian Cardinal Tien Hospital and Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, suggesting that patients might have sought care because their symptoms did not improve. The number of reported cases appears to be slowing down.
Yang Shu-qin, section chief of the Food and Drug Administration Section, stated in a phone interview with CNA that all patients will receive care. Today, they are also conducting individual phone interviews with new patients to inquire about their initial dietary conditions, discomfort symptoms, and to track the health of hospitalized individuals. This basic information will be provided to the police and prosecutors as evidence of the business's suspected violation of the Food Safety and Health Management Act.
The Health Bureau said that currently, a total of 35 people are hospitalized or under observation (24 hospitalized, 11 under observation), while the rest have returned home to recuperate after medical treatment. All three branches of Qingliu Canteen—Gongsuo, Zhongxing, and Minquan—remain suspended and have not yet applied for resumption of business. The entire case has been referred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for investigation. (Edited by Lin Shu-hui) 1150410