Rats Spotted Eating Pork at Kaohsiung Market; Health Bureau Orders 24-Hour Improvement
A viral video showing rats feasting on pork at a market stall in Fengshan, Kaohsiung, has led to an immediate inspection by the Health Bureau.
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(CNA Reporter Lin Chiao-lien, Kaohsiung, 24th) A pork stall in a market in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, was witnessed by citizens with rats gnawing on a pile of meat, sparking heated discussions online. The Kaohsiung Health Bureau discovered signs of rats during an inspection and ordered an improvement within 24 hours. While no rats were seen at the specific stall during the inspection, several hygiene deficiencies were found.
A citizen passing by the traditional market in the early morning recently recorded two rats eating raw meat at the stall. Netizens commented, 'Is this an all-you-can-eat buffet? Disgusting.'
The Kaohsiung Health Bureau responded today, stating that they received the report yesterday and immediately went to the site with the Economic Development Bureau. As the market was not operating in the afternoon, inspectors found rat traces and ordered the market manager to improve within 24 hours. Failure to comply will result in fines ranging from NT$60,000 to NT$200 million under the Food Safety and Consumer Protection Act.
Furthermore, the Health Bureau inspected the stall owner this morning. Although no rats were found on-site, the owner admitted the photo was of his stall. The bureau noted deficiencies including failure to cover meat during delivery, unclean preparation environment, and personnel not wearing masks. The owner was ordered to improve or face fines starting from NT$60,000.
The Health Bureau urged stall owners to install pest control facilities and strictly follow 'don't let rats come, don't let rats eat, don't let rats stay' measures.
A citizen passing by the traditional market in the early morning recently recorded two rats eating raw meat at the stall. Netizens commented, 'Is this an all-you-can-eat buffet? Disgusting.'
The Kaohsiung Health Bureau responded today, stating that they received the report yesterday and immediately went to the site with the Economic Development Bureau. As the market was not operating in the afternoon, inspectors found rat traces and ordered the market manager to improve within 24 hours. Failure to comply will result in fines ranging from NT$60,000 to NT$200 million under the Food Safety and Consumer Protection Act.
Furthermore, the Health Bureau inspected the stall owner this morning. Although no rats were found on-site, the owner admitted the photo was of his stall. The bureau noted deficiencies including failure to cover meat during delivery, unclean preparation environment, and personnel not wearing masks. The owner was ordered to improve or face fines starting from NT$60,000.
The Health Bureau urged stall owners to install pest control facilities and strictly follow 'don't let rats come, don't let rats eat, don't let rats stay' measures.