140 People Suffer Spring Roll Food Poisoning in Taiwan

A spring roll food poisoning incident occurred at the Zhengyi Market in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, resulting in 140 people seeking medical attention, with 31 hospitalized and 12 testing positive for Salmonella in preliminary tests. The vendor involved has been fined NT$1.44 million for deliberately concealing ingredients (such as eggs and shredded meat), and the case has been transferred to the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office for investigation.

Concealing Ingredients: The vendor initially only provided partial information about the ingredients, and was later found to have deliberately concealed eggs and shredded meat, which are prone to bacterial growth.

Refusal to Cooperate: The vendor was extremely uncooperative during the inspection process, refusing to close at one point, affecting the progress of the investigation.

No Product Liability Insurance: The vendor had no product liability insurance, providing insufficient protection for consumers.

The preliminary test results for the 12 patients were positive for Salmonella, and the Health Bureau is continuing to investigate the source and processing of the ingredients. The case has been transferred to the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office for investigation due to its serious nature, and the vendor has been ordered to cease operations for seven days.