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Deadly Bongkrekic acid found in Taiwan’s food poisoning case
A significant development in a suspected food poisoning case at Polam Kopitiam in Taipei, Taiwan, as the Ministry of Health and Welfare detects "Bongkrekic acid" in deceased individuals, marking a first in the country. The acid, highly toxic and lethal in minuscule amounts, has led to two deaths and five people in intensive care. The investigation continues with warnings against consuming improperly stored fermented starch foods.2024/03/29 09:49