
Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang of the Democratic Progressive Party criticized Chiang Wanan for listing the handling of the 2024 Baolin Tea House collective food poisoning case as a political achievement, but did not explain the reason for not attending the temporary food safety meeting at that time, and the victims have not been compensated so far; he also questioned the free nutritious lunch policy and insufficient supporting facilities, which led to frequent food safety issues.
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When a mass food poisoning case occurred at the Baolin Tea House in 2024, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan listed the city government's follow-up handling method as a political achievement at a debate, but the victims have not been compensated so far. Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang of the Democratic Progressive Party criticized Jiang Wanan for not attending the impromptu food safety meeting and questioned the lack of free and nutritious lunch policies, leading to frequent food safety issues.
When a mass food poisoning case broke out at the Baolin Tea House in 2024, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan listed the city government's follow-up handling method as a political achievement at a debate, but he was slapped in the face by the victims and has not yet been compensated. In this regard, Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang of the Democratic Progressive Party said today (5th) that under no circumstances should he talk about "the situation was handled very well". It would be very uncomfortable for the victims, and Jiang Wanan has not yet explained why he did not attend the extraordinary meeting at that time.
In an interview with the Legislative Yuan this morning, Shen Boyang said that the Baolin Tea House poisoning case was a tragedy. After the incident, there was an impromptu food safety meeting. He once asked Mayor Jiang Wanan why he did not attend. After all, it was a major event involving human life, and theoretically he should preside over and participate in the meeting. However, Jiang Wanan did not answer the question, and only said that the Beijing Municipal Government was handling it very well.
Shen Boyang believes that when a tragedy occurs, you should never say something like, "We have handled it very well now." This sentence may not be so pleasant to the ears of the victims and their families.
In addition, the free nutritious lunch previously included 3 blueberries, but now teachers are required to assist in distributing 2 grams of pineapple per person. Shen Boyang pointed out that Bei City implemented a free nutritious lunch policy, but the related supporting measures were not enough. Therefore, there were almost no manufacturers to bid for it in the beginning. Now problems such as diarrhea often occur. Even Jiang Wanan said that there was no problem with nutritious lunches during the debate. The next day, Tianmuguo Middle School also reported an incident of feeling unwell after eating it.
Shen Boyang said that how many grams of Xiangsong should be distributed to each person is just a small matter and a case. However, Jiang Wanan has never taken stock of the nutritious lunch policy and how to maintain quality, which has caused parents to be worried. Overall, food safety is more important.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Taipei City Government will face greater pressure and must explain the progress of compensation for the victims of the Baolin Tea House poisoning case and the reason why Jiang Wanan did not attend the meeting.
Likely · Within days
The food safety issues of the free nutritious lunch policy will trigger more review and improvement requirements.
Likely · Within weeks

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