The gimbap franchise 'Cheongnam-dong witch gimbap' officially apologized for the group food poisoning at two branches in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do.
Witch Gimbap today (5th) through the official website and SNS, "I bow my head and apologize for causing too much pain and damage to the food poisoning incident in the Bundang area."
He added, "We apologize to the patients who are being treated with our kimbap and to those who have suffered unexpected damage in life."
Witch Gimbap said, "I will take the punishment as soon as the results come out," and "It is true that I am afraid, but I will not avoid or hide."
According to Seongnam City, from the 29th of last month to today (the 5th), 199 customers who bought food at two witch gimbap locations in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, showed symptoms of food poisoning such as stomach pain, high fever, and diarrhea.
As a result of a rapid examination of the patient by the Gyeongin Food and Drug Administration, it was found that Salmonella was detected.
Seongnam City plans to inspect 200 kimbap restaurants in the area from the 16th.