Mouse Runs Rampant in Tamsui Braised Snack Stall Cabinet, Health Bureau Investigates, Ingredients Disposed Of
Following recent food safety concerns, a citizen reported seeing a mouse among food dishes in a braised snack stall in Tamsui, New Taipei City. The Health Bureau inspected the stall; the vendor has disposed of affected ingredients and is cleaning the premises. Fines are possible if deficiencies are not rectified.
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In light of recent food safety concerns, following reports of suspected food poisoning from spring rolls in Kaohsiung and bento boxes in New Taipei, a citizen posted on the social media platform Threads on the 7th. The post stated that while buying braised snacks from a stall on Yingzhuan Road in Tamsui, New Taipei City, they saw a mouse running among the dishes in the glass cabinet, causing discussion in the comments. Many netizens also mentioned previously buying from this stall and noting a "sour smell."
The New Taipei City Health Bureau responded that it dispatched personnel today to conduct an inspection in accordance with the "Good Manufacturing Practice Standards for Food." The vendor stated that after receiving the public's feedback, all affected braised snacks have been removed and disposed of, and cleaning and disinfection are underway. The Health Bureau has ordered the vendor to implement corrective and preventive measures and to rectify hygiene deficiencies, such as damaged equipment and utensils, within a specified period, as stipulated by the Food Safety Act. Failure to improve by the deadline could result in fines of NT$60,000 to NT$200 million. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150408
The New Taipei City Health Bureau responded that it dispatched personnel today to conduct an inspection in accordance with the "Good Manufacturing Practice Standards for Food." The vendor stated that after receiving the public's feedback, all affected braised snacks have been removed and disposed of, and cleaning and disinfection are underway. The Health Bureau has ordered the vendor to implement corrective and preventive measures and to rectify hygiene deficiencies, such as damaged equipment and utensils, within a specified period, as stipulated by the Food Safety Act. Failure to improve by the deadline could result in fines of NT$60,000 to NT$200 million. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150408