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Chef arrested from deadly food poisoning case
A food safety scandal at Polam Kopitiam in Taipei’s Xinyi district leads to the arrest of a substitute chef surnamed Hu. The incident involves violations of food safety laws and involuntary manslaughter, with the deceased testing positive for bongkrekic acid. The founder and representative of the restaurant attend a meeting with Taipei’s Department of Legal Affairs, urging customers who dined between March 17 and 25 to monitor their health.2024/03/29 09:53 -
Food safety scandal rocks Taipei: Mayor seeks speedy action
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an rushes to address food poisoning at Polam Kopitiam, urging collaboration between central and local governments to investigate the tragic incident. Two fatalities and multiple victims prompt urgent action to ensure public food safety.2024/03/28 12:03 -
Potential food poisoning incident under probe in Taipei
Taipei’s Department of Health is investigating a food safety scandal involving Polam Kopitiam at Far Eastern Department Store Xinyi A13. Two diners experienced symptoms of food poisoning after consuming food at the restaurant. The investigation results are expected in two weeks. The restaurant faces potential fines if health violations are not rectified by the given deadline.2024/03/26 16:21 -
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 -
Celebrity chef’s sichuan chicken recalled for tainted dye
Renowned chef Cheng Yen-chi, known as "Chef Ah-Chi," faces a food safety crisis in Taiwan after his "Sichuan Chicken with Chili Oil" is found to contain carcinogenic Sudan dye. Chef Ah-Chi apologizes for the issue, vows stricter monitoring, and urges authorities to protect consumers. The scandal has led to the removal of affected products from shelves and refunds to customers, impacting other food items and the restaurant industry. Manufacturers are working to address the tainted ingredients and assist affected consumers promptly.2024/03/13 11:25 -
Premier orders crackdown on tainted chili powder scandal
Premier Chen Chien-jen orders a thorough inspection of chili powder contamination issues in Taiwan, involving multiple government agencies like the Ministry of Justice and MOHW. Over 21,000 kilograms of tainted chili powder distributed to 13 businesses across nine cities are being investigated, with a focus on a food factory in Nantou. Chen calls for stringent measures to remove non-compliant products from shelves and promises robust action against offending manufacturers to safeguard food safety.2024/03/11 17:23 -
Taiwan premier pledges rapid response to chili powder crisis
Premier Chen Chien-jen vows to expedite chili powder investigation in Taiwan amid food safety crisis due to banned Sudan Red coloring. Chen pledges all chili powder batches to be tested by end of March. Systemic issue addressed with rigorous inspections and improved control procedures for public health safety.2024/03/08 18:23 -
No charges against influencer who faked death threats: MOA
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.2023/10/03 16:43