Kaohsiung Spring Roll Suspected Food Poisoning; Chen Chi-mai: Investigating the Source
Following a suspected food poisoning outbreak linked to spring rolls in Kaohsiung that affected 140 people, Mayor Chen Chi-mai announced a joint investigation with prosecutors to trace the Salmonella source.
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Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai stated in a media interview before the municipal meeting today that patients involved in this incident have been falling ill since the 4th. Tests on patient samples revealed Salmonella poisoning. Salmonella infection typically causes symptoms like fever and vomiting and is a common bacteria in food poisoning cases.
Chen noted that Salmonella is generally found in "egg products," so authorities are currently tracing the relevant sources of the poisoning. On the 5th, the city government partnered with prosecutors to launch a search and investigation, aiming to trace the origin and discover exactly which infection sources, factories, or agricultural sites are responsible, in order to uncover the truth behind the poisoning.
Chen stated that the city government will cooperate with the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office's investigation and report to the public. However, specific distribution channels and sources have already been identified. Regarding food safety inspections, authorities will strengthen traceability management and channel inspections specifically targeting egg management, including bulk eggs, to ensure citizens' health.
Regarding the Salmonella testing status, Department of Health Deputy Director Pan Jhao-ying stated that 12 confirmed cases of Salmonella have been detected so far. Other cases are scattered across various hospitals, and testing will continue. As for food samples and environmental testing, relevant inspection procedures are underway.
A press release from the Kaohsiung City Department of Health yesterday indicated that a total of 140 people have sought medical treatment in this case, with 12 patients preliminarily testing positive for Salmonella. The Department of Health has imposed an increased cumulative fine of 1.44 million New Taiwan Dollars on the vendor in accordance with the law and is cooperating with the prosecutors' investigation. (Edited by Chang Ming-kun) 1150407
Chen noted that Salmonella is generally found in "egg products," so authorities are currently tracing the relevant sources of the poisoning. On the 5th, the city government partnered with prosecutors to launch a search and investigation, aiming to trace the origin and discover exactly which infection sources, factories, or agricultural sites are responsible, in order to uncover the truth behind the poisoning.
Chen stated that the city government will cooperate with the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office's investigation and report to the public. However, specific distribution channels and sources have already been identified. Regarding food safety inspections, authorities will strengthen traceability management and channel inspections specifically targeting egg management, including bulk eggs, to ensure citizens' health.
Regarding the Salmonella testing status, Department of Health Deputy Director Pan Jhao-ying stated that 12 confirmed cases of Salmonella have been detected so far. Other cases are scattered across various hospitals, and testing will continue. As for food samples and environmental testing, relevant inspection procedures are underway.
A press release from the Kaohsiung City Department of Health yesterday indicated that a total of 140 people have sought medical treatment in this case, with 12 patients preliminarily testing positive for Salmonella. The Department of Health has imposed an increased cumulative fine of 1.44 million New Taiwan Dollars on the vendor in accordance with the law and is cooperating with the prosecutors' investigation. (Edited by Chang Ming-kun) 1150407