Manager and Chef of Popular Malaysian Restaurant Banned from Leaving Taiwan Amid Food Poisoning Investigation
Prosecutors in Taipei, Taiwan have taken action against the manager and chef of Polam Kopitiam, a Malaysian restaurant chain, restricting them from leaving the country amid suspicions of their involvement in a food poisoning case. The investigation follows the tragic deaths of two individuals and the illness of dozens more who dined at the establishment. An autopsy revealed the presence of bongkrekic acid in one of the deceased patrons, marking the first instance of this …