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Concerns over mad cow disease as Taiwan considers beef imports
The Consumers’ Foundation Chinese Taipei opposes Taiwan FDA’s plan to lift age restrictions on Japanese beef imports, citing mad cow disease risks and urging transparency.2025/03/07 10:00 -

Wednesday briefing: What you need to know about Taiwan today
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang plans a Taiwan visit amid corporate and cultural ties, as ASUS earns CES accolades. Meanwhile, Taipei grapples with health concerns, including measles and food safety issues.2025/01/09 08:00 -

Taipei health dept. investigates Din Tai Fung illness claims
Taipei health officials investigate food poisoning reports at Din Tai Fung and INPARADISE. Patrons experienced norovirus symptoms. Restaurants face potential fines.2025/01/08 16:03 -

Fifth death linked to restaurant’s food poisoning outbreak
Discover the latest on the food poisoning outbreak at Polam Kopitiam in Taipei, which has resulted in a fifth fatality and raised serious food safety concerns.2024/06/06 15:46 -

Taiwan shifts from rice noodles amid safety fears
Amid food safety concerns, Taiwan’s Lunchbox Industry Association chairman advises caterers to temporarily replace rice noodles. Investigation underway following food poisoning incident at Polam Kopitiam in Taipei. Proper preservation emphasized to mitigate risks.2024/03/29 16:37 -

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 acts on red yeast rice health scare
Taipei (TVBS News) reports that Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken action after businesses reported using red yeast rice raw materials from Japan’s Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, linked to kidney disease. Preventive measures have been taken, with products removed from shelves. FDA Director-General Wu Hsiu-mei oversees the situation to safeguard consumer safety.2024/03/28 17:57 -

Taiwan premier addresses cimbuterol pork concerns
Taipei Premier Chen Chien-jen addresses concerns over cimbuterol pork contamination and agricultural fund management in Taiwan. Results on the banned additive’s presence in pork expected in two days. Ministry of Health and Welfare to evaluate incident as food safety fears rise. NT$128.3 billion pig farming fund aimed at industry upgrades and environmental improvements. Future plans to sustain industry growth and enhance production efficiency discussed.2024/03/05 16:37 -

KMT pushes for urgent food safety report in Legislative Yuan
Kuomintang legislator Wu Tsung-hsien pushes for a special report on food safety at the Legislative Yuan, sparking political tensions among Taiwan’s major parties. Premier Chen Chien-jen’s administration faces scrutiny as cross-party consultations falter, delaying the proposed review. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) expresses concerns over procedural delays and politicization of the issue. Stay tuned for updates on the unfolding legislative drama in Taipei.2024/02/20 11:27



