# Food safety regulation and incidents in China and Taiwan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/food-safety-regulation-and-incidents-in-china-and-taiwan
> Updated: 2026-10-02T01:28:55.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

Authorities in Keelung, Taiwan, and Beijing, China, initiated targeted food safety inspection campaigns in early September 2026. In Keelung, a cross-departmental task force began auditing school kitchens and meal suppliers, while Beijing’s Dongcheng District launched a rectification campaign against “internet celebrity” foods to target false advertising and substandard imports.

Following these regulatory efforts, specific incidents were reported at educational institutions. In Wuhan, students at Huazhong University of Science and Technology reported gastrointestinal discomfort after consuming mooncakes from the brand ‘Huangguan Xingfuli’, produced by Wuhan Meilong Crown Food Co., Ltd. The bakery stated it is coordinating with the university, though the specific number of affected students remains undisclosed.

In Taiwan, controversy persists regarding a school lunch at Jinhua Junior High School. Following reports that students and staff experienced vomiting and diarrhea after consuming squid on September 4, the Taipei City Education Bureau contested claims of widespread food poisoning. While the school principal issued an apology, the incident has sparked political debate regarding whether the matter is a health concern or political maneuvering.

In response to these health concerns and broader supply instabilities, the Taipei City Government has issued a directive to temporarily suspend the supply of cephalopod and crustacean seafood in school lunches. To maintain meal quality, schools are permitted to substitute these items with equivalent proteins, such as fish fillets, pork chops, or chicken legs, following consultation with lunch supply committees.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Taipei schools suspend certain seafood supplies following reports of illness

Taipei authorities are investigating reports of illness following a school lunch involving squid. The city has also moved to temporarily suspend cephalopod and crustacean seafood in school meals due to supply/s

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taipei-schools-suspend-certain-seafood-supplies-following-reports-of-illness

### 2026-09-27: Food safety concerns reported at schools in China and Taiwan

Students at Huazhong University of Science and Technology reported illness after eating customized mooncakes, while Jinhua Junior High School in Taiwan faces scrutiny over a suspected school lunch food safety-l

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/food-safety-concerns-reported-at-schools-in-china-and-taiwan

### 2026-09-11: Food safety authorities launch inspections in Keelung and Beijing

Keelung authorities are conducting cross-departmental inspections of school meal supplies, while Beijing's Dongcheng District is cracking down on high-risk

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/food-safety-authorities-launch-inspections-in-keelung-and-beijing

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