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The well-known hot pot buffet restaurant "Shuànlè Hé Niú" in Luodong, Yilan, has reported an outbreak of suspected food poisoning during its trial operation period, with 63 people reported ill. The results from the Centers for Disease Control show that both 5 symptomatic customers and 5 asymptomatic chefs tested positive for norovirus. This incident has become the first major suspected food poisoning case in Yilan County this year. The Centers for Disease Control urges the public to pay attention to dietary hygiene and to seek medical attention promptly if feeling unwell.

The well-known brand-operated hot pot buffet restaurant "涮樂和牛" in Yilan Luodong has reported a suspected food poisoning incident during its trial operation period, with 63 people currently confirmed to have reported illness. The deputy director of the CDC announced the latest test results, revealing that among 17 test specimens, five individuals who fell ill and five chefs tested positive for norovirus.

After the trial operation of "涮樂和牛" in Yilan Luodong began on March 15, several customers began to show symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. The Yilan County Health Bureau received reports of 63 sick individuals, with 33 requiring medical attention, making it the first large-scale suspected food poisoning case in Yilan County this year. Yilan County subsequently requested an epidemiological investigation from the CDC.

According to preliminary tests, of the 17 specimens related to this diarrhea outbreak, five ill individuals and five chefs from both front and back of house tested positive for norovirus, although these chefs showed no symptoms. The CDC will continue testing food and environmental samples to determine whether the infection source is from the ingredients or personnel. Additionally, the agency will distribute questionnaires to investigate the food consumed by symptomatic individuals.

The CDC indicated that while the number of emergency room visits for diarrhea nationwide is currently on a downward trend, it remains the highest in the past five years. They remind the public to pay attention to hand and food hygiene; if experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or other discomfort, individuals should seek medical care promptly and rest at home during illness. Food service and accommodation providers need to strengthen environmental hygiene and employee health management to ensure the health of employees and the public.

According to recent monitoring data, there were 186,708 emergency room visits for diarrhea nationwide last week, a 12.7% decrease from the previous week. Additionally, there have been 176 reports of diarrhea cluster cases in the past four weeks, with the majority occurring in the food service and accommodation industries. Among these cases, 107 (approximately 97.2%) were linked to norovirus detection.

The CDC stated that norovirus is highly contagious, as even a small amount can cause infection, primarily transmitted through consuming contaminated food or water, contacting contaminated utensils, or inhaling droplets from vomit of infected persons. The incubation period is approximately 10 to 50 hours, with common symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting, which may also be accompanied by nausea, fever, and headache. The duration of illness varies depending on the infectious agent and individual immunity, with more severe symptoms often seen in children under 5, the elderly, and those with weaker immune systems.