Bento Shop Suspected Food Poisoning Rises to 24 Hospitalized, New Taipei Orders Suspension
A suspected food poisoning incident at a bento shop in New Taipei City has led to 24 people being hospitalized as of 11 AM today. The New Taipei City Health Bureau has ordered the 'Qingliu Canteen Gongsuo Branch' to suspend operations and is investigating the 'Zhongxing Branch.' Most patients are in mild condition, with two hospitalized for observation, while others have returned home.
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Xindian Cardinal Tien Hospital and Ankang Branch Campus today noon stated via text message that as of 11 AM today, a total of 24 patients were admitted due to suspected food poisoning. Based on dining locations, 22 cases were related to a certain canteen's 'Gongsuo Branch' (2 of whom sought medical attention at Ankang Branch Campus), and 4 cases were related to the same canteen's 'Zhongxing Branch.'
The hospital stated that most patients are currently in mild condition and have returned home to recuperate after evaluation; among them, 2 patients from the 'Gongsuo Branch' with more pronounced symptoms have been arranged for hospitalization for further treatment and observation. The vital signs of the remaining patients are stable.
Mayor Hou Yu-ih stated in a joint interview after inspecting the Yuanhe No. 2 Social Housing in Tucheng District this morning that upon receiving reports of suspected food poisoning, the Health Bureau immediately went to inspect the catering establishment and ordered a temporary suspension of business. Operations can only resume after re-inspection passes. Everything is currently under control.
The New Taipei City Government Health Bureau responded to a CNA reporter's inquiry via text message at noon, stating that on the 6th, they successively received reports from hospitals regarding suspected food poisoning. As of 11 AM on the 7th, a total of 24 people experienced gastrointestinal discomfort after consuming bento boxes purchased from Qingliu Canteen's Gongsuo Branch, and most returned home to recuperate after seeking medical attention.
The Health Bureau said that because the number of affected individuals has reached the standard for temporary suspension of operations, the Health Bureau ordered Qingliu Canteen's Gongsuo Branch to suspend operations on the 6th. In addition, the previous day's statistics showed 17 people, and today an additional 24 people were reported, experiencing vomiting and diarrhea. Today, personnel were also dispatched to the Zhongxing Branch to inspect food preparation processes and storage to clarify the case.
The Health Bureau stated that yesterday (the 6th), deficiencies such as improper disposal of waste at the 'Gongsuo Branch' site and food handlers not undergoing health examinations were found, and the operator was ordered to make improvements within a time limit. Since the Health Bureau has ordered the Gongsuo Branch to suspend operations, the operator must complete improvements and submit an improvement report, and operations can only resume after review and approval and a qualified environmental re-inspection.
In addition, the Health Bureau also collected samples of bento boxes, environmental samples, and human samples on-site. Subsequent comprehensive judgment will be made based on the results of food and human testing. If it is confirmed to be a food poisoning incident, the case can be transferred to the investigative authorities for investigation in accordance with the Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act.
The hospital stated that most patients are currently in mild condition and have returned home to recuperate after evaluation; among them, 2 patients from the 'Gongsuo Branch' with more pronounced symptoms have been arranged for hospitalization for further treatment and observation. The vital signs of the remaining patients are stable.
Mayor Hou Yu-ih stated in a joint interview after inspecting the Yuanhe No. 2 Social Housing in Tucheng District this morning that upon receiving reports of suspected food poisoning, the Health Bureau immediately went to inspect the catering establishment and ordered a temporary suspension of business. Operations can only resume after re-inspection passes. Everything is currently under control.
The New Taipei City Government Health Bureau responded to a CNA reporter's inquiry via text message at noon, stating that on the 6th, they successively received reports from hospitals regarding suspected food poisoning. As of 11 AM on the 7th, a total of 24 people experienced gastrointestinal discomfort after consuming bento boxes purchased from Qingliu Canteen's Gongsuo Branch, and most returned home to recuperate after seeking medical attention.
The Health Bureau said that because the number of affected individuals has reached the standard for temporary suspension of operations, the Health Bureau ordered Qingliu Canteen's Gongsuo Branch to suspend operations on the 6th. In addition, the previous day's statistics showed 17 people, and today an additional 24 people were reported, experiencing vomiting and diarrhea. Today, personnel were also dispatched to the Zhongxing Branch to inspect food preparation processes and storage to clarify the case.
The Health Bureau stated that yesterday (the 6th), deficiencies such as improper disposal of waste at the 'Gongsuo Branch' site and food handlers not undergoing health examinations were found, and the operator was ordered to make improvements within a time limit. Since the Health Bureau has ordered the Gongsuo Branch to suspend operations, the operator must complete improvements and submit an improvement report, and operations can only resume after review and approval and a qualified environmental re-inspection.
In addition, the Health Bureau also collected samples of bento boxes, environmental samples, and human samples on-site. Subsequent comprehensive judgment will be made based on the results of food and human testing. If it is confirmed to be a food poisoning incident, the case can be transferred to the investigative authorities for investigation in accordance with the Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act.
FAQ
How many people are affected by the New Taipei food poisoning incident?
As of 11 AM today, a total of 24 people have been hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning.
Which bento shop was ordered to suspend operations?
The 'Gongsuo Branch' of Qingliu Canteen has been ordered to temporarily suspend operations by the New Taipei City Health Bureau.