Taiwan Academy of Dramatic Arts Students Suspected of Food Poisoning; School Reports 37 Unwell, Cafeteria Suspended
Taiwan Academy of Dramatic Arts has reported that 37 boarding students experienced symptoms like vomiting and gastrointestinal discomfort after a meal. The school cafeteria has temporarily suspended operations, and health authorities are investigating the cause. Affected students have received medical attention and their parents have been notified.
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TAIPEI (CNA) — Media reports indicated that several boarding students at the Taiwan Academy of Dramatic Arts are suspected of having food poisoning. The school stated today that 37 students experienced symptoms such as vomiting and gastrointestinal discomfort yesterday. They were immediately sent for medical treatment, and the school's cafeteria has suspended operations. The school will fully cooperate with health authorities in their investigation.
Mirror Weekly reported last night that parents of students at the Taiwan Academy of Dramatic Arts had complained that boarding students in the junior and senior high departments at the Neihu campus began experiencing vomiting and diarrhea after dinner on the 14th. Parents suspect unsanitary food, and many have already been sent to the hospital.
The Taiwan Academy of Dramatic Arts issued a press release today stating that after the incident, it immediately activated the campus emergency response mechanism. The school statistics show that between 1 AM and 6 PM on the 15th, 37 students experienced symptoms such as cold-induced vomiting and gastrointestinal discomfort. The school assisted students in seeking medical attention at the earliest opportunity and notified parents to pick them up for treatment or to arrange for isolation and care. The school is also tracking the students' recovery.
The Taiwan Academy of Dramatic Arts stated that it has followed the standard operating procedures for food poisoning incidents. Upon receiving the information, it immediately reported the incident to the Ministry of Education as a campus safety issue and simultaneously notified the health authorities in the Neihu District of Taipei City. The school also voluntarily cooperated with the Neihu District Health Center of the Taipei City Health Bureau on the afternoon of the 15th for subsequent investigations and sample collection. The exact cause of the incident is still pending further laboratory confirmation by the health authorities.
To ensure campus food safety, the Taiwan Academy of Dramatic Arts stated that the school cafeteria has currently suspended operations and will immediately undergo comprehensive environmental cleaning and disinfection. Before disinfection and safety checks are completed, meal services will be temporarily suspended. During the suspension period, student meals will be ordered by the school from external food providers that meet food safety standards, to mitigate potential risks.
The Taiwan Academy of Dramatic Arts pointed out that it is strengthening campus hygiene management and food safety measures, continuously monitoring students' health conditions, and enhancing health education promotion on campus. Students are also reminded to practice handwashing before and after meals and to maintain personal hygiene. Subsequently, the school will fully cooperate with the health authorities' investigation and, based on the inspection and investigation results, comprehensively review and improve relevant meal provision and management mechanisms. (Editor: Wu Surou) 1150416
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Mirror Weekly reported last night that parents of students at the Taiwan Academy of Dramatic Arts had complained that boarding students in the junior and senior high departments at the Neihu campus began experiencing vomiting and diarrhea after dinner on the 14th. Parents suspect unsanitary food, and many have already been sent to the hospital.
The Taiwan Academy of Dramatic Arts issued a press release today stating that after the incident, it immediately activated the campus emergency response mechanism. The school statistics show that between 1 AM and 6 PM on the 15th, 37 students experienced symptoms such as cold-induced vomiting and gastrointestinal discomfort. The school assisted students in seeking medical attention at the earliest opportunity and notified parents to pick them up for treatment or to arrange for isolation and care. The school is also tracking the students' recovery.
The Taiwan Academy of Dramatic Arts stated that it has followed the standard operating procedures for food poisoning incidents. Upon receiving the information, it immediately reported the incident to the Ministry of Education as a campus safety issue and simultaneously notified the health authorities in the Neihu District of Taipei City. The school also voluntarily cooperated with the Neihu District Health Center of the Taipei City Health Bureau on the afternoon of the 15th for subsequent investigations and sample collection. The exact cause of the incident is still pending further laboratory confirmation by the health authorities.
To ensure campus food safety, the Taiwan Academy of Dramatic Arts stated that the school cafeteria has currently suspended operations and will immediately undergo comprehensive environmental cleaning and disinfection. Before disinfection and safety checks are completed, meal services will be temporarily suspended. During the suspension period, student meals will be ordered by the school from external food providers that meet food safety standards, to mitigate potential risks.
The Taiwan Academy of Dramatic Arts pointed out that it is strengthening campus hygiene management and food safety measures, continuously monitoring students' health conditions, and enhancing health education promotion on campus. Students are also reminded to practice handwashing before and after meals and to maintain personal hygiene. Subsequently, the school will fully cooperate with the health authorities' investigation and, based on the inspection and investigation results, comprehensively review and improve relevant meal provision and management mechanisms. (Editor: Wu Surou) 1150416
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