New Taipei Qingliu Canteen Suspected Food Poisoning, 162 Reported Cases, 35 Still Hospitalized

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A suspected food poisoning incident at Qingliu Canteen in New Taipei City has led to 162 reported cases as of 10 AM today, with 35 individuals still hospitalized or under observation. 111 people reported symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever after eating bento from the "Gongsuo branch," and 51 from the "Zhongxing branch." The Health Bureau's investigation found common ingredients including white rice, cabbage, and fried or braised eggs. The head of the Disease Control Section explained that Salmonella infection symptoms typically last 2-7 days, accounting for patients seeking medical attention days after exposure. All three branches of Qingliu Canteen remain suspended, and the Taipei District Prosecutors Office is investigating.