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Taipei restaurant reopens after food safety closure
INPARADISE Breeze Xinyi reopens after health approval following a food poisoning scare. The restaurant sees high bookings, with safety measures in place.2025/01/13 08:57 -

Fatal food poisoning at Polam Kopitiam claims fourth victim
Deputy Minister of Health Wang Pi-Sheng confirms a 40-year-old woman’s death due to food poisoning at Polam Kopitiam, marking the fourth fatality linked to the tea house in Taipei’s Xinyi A13 branch. The outbreak has resulted in 35 cases, with two patients still hospitalized.2024/04/29 14:29 -

Bongkrekic acid confirmed at Polam Kopitiam, probe continues
Investigation into food poisoning at Polam Kopitiam’s Hsin-yi A13 branch in Taipei finds no Burkholderia gladioli bacteria on kitchen utensils or chef’s hands, despite bongkrekic acid detected in chef’s samples. Deputy Health Minister Wang Pi-sheng speculates on contamination scenarios as evidence points to branch’s responsibility.2024/04/08 13:46 -

Chef questioned in Taipei food poisoning deaths
The investigation into a food poisoning incident at Polam Kopitiam in Taipei’s Xinyi District unfolds as a 25-year-old chef denies responsibility, citing that all ingredients were provided by the owner. Tragically, two individuals have died and five others have fallen severely ill. The presence of Bongkrek acid in the victims’ bodies, as confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, has heightened concerns. The chef, surnamed Hsu, who was temporarily working at the Xinyi branch, faces suspicions of manslaughter and violations of food safety regulations.2024/03/29 16:35 -

Taiwan’s FDA investigates deadly food poisoning case
A suspected mass food poisoning incident at a vegetarian restaurant in Taipei’s Xinyi District has left one person dead and eight others ill, according to Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration. Wu Shou-mei, Director-General of the FDA, stated that three victims are in serious condition. The incident occurred at Polam Kopitiam in the Far Eastern Department Store’s Xinyi A13 branch. Authorities are investigating the cause and testing food samples from the restaurant.2024/03/27 13:45 -

Eslite 24-hour Songyan Bookstore ready for grand reopening
Eslite Songyan Bookstore in Taipei is set to reopen with a grand offering of 100,000 books, providing book enthusiasts with an innovative literary experience. Don’t miss the Saturday grand opening!2024/01/19 18:23 -

Eslite Xinyi’s closure sparks nostalgia for Chen Shui-bian
Former President Chen Shui-bian expresses nostalgia and regret as the popular Eslite Xinyi Store in Taipei closes its doors on Christmas Eve 2023. Reflecting on the closure of the world’s first 24-hour bookstore, Eslite Dunnan branch, Chen emphasizes the significance of Eslite in Taipei. He recalls the store’s relocation in 1995, which sparked the concept of 24-hour service and became a landmark in Taipei tourism. Chen expresses gratitude to the Shin Kong Group for their 25-year commitment to the Eslite Dunnan store. The closure of the Eslite Xinyi Store, where Chen has many youthful memories, weighs heavily on him.2023/12/27 10:05 -

Eslite Bookstore Songyan will be next 24-hour bookstore
Eslite Bookstore’s Xinyi store has been a popular 24-hour destination for book lovers. However, with the branch set to close in December 2023, Eslite Chairwoman Mercy Wu announced on Thursday (May 4) that the company’s Songyan branch will take over and offer round-the-clock service.2023/05/05 20:04



