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Taiwan premier apologizes for Sudan Red dye scandal
Premier Chen Chien-jen issues a public apology on behalf of the FDA over Sudan Red dye in chili powder. Efforts to address the issue ongoing. Chen pledges to rectify the problem and improve sampling inspection methods.2024/03/15 18:19 -
Premier Chen vows to overhaul foster care after abuse case
Premier Chen Chien-jen vows to address deficiencies in child abuse case response, emphasizing joint efforts to enhance social safety net and scrutinize foster care system.2024/03/14 15:14 -
Yu Zong foods recalls snack after industrial dye scare
Yu Zong Foods Co., parent company of the popular snack Hsia Wei Hsien, issued an apology after traces of Sudan III were found in their product. The contaminated batch, "Hsia Wei Hsien - Spicy Flavor," with expiry dates ranging from Sept. 8 to Oct. 2, 2024, has been recalled. Customers can apply for refunds or exchanges until March 31. Yu Zong Foods assured that only this specific batch was affected and pledged to enhance their supplier selection for food safety.2024/02/21 15:25 -
Taiwan health official admits affair, seeks forgiveness
Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has addressed reports of an extramarital affair involving Secretary General Hsu Chao-cheng, expressing hopes that he will handle the matter appropriately. Hsu himself acknowledged the affair on Facebook, apologizing to his wife, family, and colleagues. The affair was brought to light by Mirror Media, which revealed frequent interactions between Hsu and a female subordinate, identified as Chen. Colleagues reported seeing them together watching movies and shopping. Deputy Minister Jih-Haw Chou of the Ministry of Health and Welfare stated that if any aspect of the affair relates to official duties, it will be further investigated.2023/12/06 20:34 -
MOEA refutes Ko’s corruption allegations amid pandemic
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) demanded an apology from Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) chairman Ko Wen-je for his corruption allegations against the government in producing face masks. The MOEA refuted Ko’s claims, stating the lack of evidence and emphasizing the need for public servants to ensure mask supply during the pandemic. Ko made the accusations during a campaign event, implicating the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in corruption cases involving masks, the Medigen COVID-19 vaccine, and egg imports. The MOEA referred to a previous incident where former Minister of the Interior Lee Hong-yuan apologized for baseless accusations and urged Ko to do the same.2023/11/22 20:35