"Shuan Le He Niu" in Luodong reported 63 people experiencing vomiting and diarrhea, with 5 chefs and 5 customers testing positive for norovirus.
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In Yilan County, the Shuan Le He Niu Luodong restaurant has reportedly experienced a suspected food poisoning incident, with 63 people filing reports. The Centers for Disease Control found 10 positive cases of Norovirus, including 5 chefs. The Centers for Disease Control stated that further testing of food and environmental samples is still underway, and a definitive conclusion regarding the possible Norovirus cluster infection has not yet been reached.
The Yilan County Shuanle and Beef Luodong store recently experienced a suspected food poisoning incident, with reported cases reaching 63 people. CDC spokesperson Zeng Shuhui stated that 10 positive samples carrying the norovirus have been detected, including 5 chefs from both the kitchen and the front of the house. In a press conference held today, Zeng Shuhui provided a detailed explanation regarding this incident, indicating that 17 samples had been tested, resulting in 10 positive cases, which included 5 patients with diarrhea symptoms and 5 chefs. Among these chefs, 3 came from the kitchen and 2 from front of house, and they all reported no symptoms. Further testing on other samples is still ongoing.
In response to media inquiries about whether this can be confirmed as a norovirus cluster infection, Zeng Shuhui stated that food testing, environmental testing, and results from the related epidemiological investigation have not been completed, so a comprehensive evaluation is required before clarifying whether it is a food poisoning incident.
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