Food safety 結果共60筆

Patty Tsai, daughter of the founders of the Red Bean Dining Group and wife of Kuomintang (KMT) deputy chairman Sean Lien, sparked speculation of a political run after posting a picture resembling an election campaign on her Facebook page. However, the picture was actually promoting her brand’s participation in the Double 11 Shopping Festival in 2023. Tsai’s intention was to combat unscrupulous products, address food safety risks, and provide better services and culinary products to the public. Her playful evocation of an election campaign garnered support online, with many users endorsing her and referring to her as ＂Legislator Tsai.＂

Premier Chen Chien-jen defends the regular scheduling of Food Safety Meetings and dismisses allegations that the import of frozen egg liquid violates procurement laws. The Ministry of Agriculture and Public Construction Commission affirm their adherence to the law and pledge to perfect the import of eggs.

The Ministry of Agriculture in Taiwan has decided not to press charges against a Facebook influencer, Lin Yu-hung, who fabricated death threats related to the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) egg import scandal. Investigations revealed that the incident was self-orchestrated, with assistance from a worker of the Kuomintang (KMT) party. While no legal action will be taken, ongoing investigations are being conducted.

Premier Chen Chien-jen vows to defend freedom of speech and counter threatening conduct in response to Lin Yu-hung’s false claims of receiving death threats. Investigations revealed that Lin had orchestrated the incident, leading to the detention of Kuomintang member Hsu Che-pin. Premier Chen emphasizes the importance of rational discourse and hopes for a swift resolution by the judiciary.

Premier Chen Chien-jen reassures the public about the safety of eggs sold in the market, despite errors on labels. He confirms that all egg products sold were within their expiration dates, and there is no food safety issue.

Kaohsiung’s Department of Health, has announced that Ultra Source, the company responsible for importing Brazilian eggs with false expiration dates, will face fines ranging from NT＄40,000 to NT＄４ million under the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation.

Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported that several food items failed safety standards at border inspection. These include American cherries, Chinese chili powder and Thai mangosteen.

A cheese product from Costco tested positive for ethylene oxide, a potentially harmful chemical on Friday (Aug. 18), according to Kaohsiung City’s Department of Health.

Costco Taiwan is grappling with renewed food safety anxieties as its frozen strawberries have been discovered to be tainted with Hepatitis A, marking the third incident involving their frozen berry products.

The tragic news of the Changhua food factory fire has sent shockwaves throughout Taiwan and the friends and members of the foreign community from Southeast Asia.