2026-11-03
Recently, a netizen in Guangdong posted a video: A man was chopping meat on the roadside, with the cut pieces piled on a mat on the ground. He used his foot twice to push the meat pieces together with his shoe, while a person nearby continued to shovel the meat into bags using a plastic dustpan.
2026-11-01
On November 1, CCTV's Weekly Quality Report exposed the chaotic sales situation of sulfur-fumigated Angelica dahurica. During an undercover investigation, a merchant reminded the reporter that sulfur-free Angelica dahurica should be used for personal consumption, stating that sulfur-fumigated ones are "a bit bad for human consumption," but when discussing processed spiced dishes for sale, the merchant recommended sulfur-fumigated Angelica dahurica, saying it is "more fragrant."
2026-10-28
On October 28, a netizen in Shandong posted a video on Xiaohongshu (RedNote), claiming that the vermicelli in a Yangguofu Malatang self-service cabinet appeared to be moldy. Netizens in the comments section joked that the spoiled vermicelli might end up in takeout orders.
2026-10-27
On October 27, Shandian News exposed that multiple companies in Henan are processing chicken frames—left over after removing chicken necks and breast meat—into meat paste to supply the production of sausages, meatballs, and dumplings. Some workshops were found with sewage flowing everywhere, and some companies lacked food production licenses. The person in charge of Qixian Xinrui Food stated that the daily production capacity is at least 30 tons, with a selling price of 3,800 yuan per ton, and warned consumers to eat as little stuffed food products as possible.
2026-10-22
On October 22, a worker at a food processing factory whose IP location showed Anhui posted a video. The footage showed workers portioning yellow peach pulp into plastic cups with their bare hands, preparing to make yellow peach jelly. The video received 621,000 reposts and 12,000 comments within 5 hours.
2026-10-19
X user @QuanLujun posted claiming that veterinary antibiotics were detected in the bodies of children in China's Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai region. The user cited information published on October 22, 2024, and used it to allege that no safe food exists in China apart from food reserved exclusively for the Chinese Communist Party, thereby criticizing China's food safety problems.
2026-10-18
Harbin Institute of Technology and other institutions published a study in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, screening cerebrospinal fluid samples from 91 subjects in Harbin who self-reported no history of occupational pesticide exposure, and detected a total of 20 pesticide-related compounds; biphenyl was detected in all samples, and 6 triazole components were also found. On October 18, a blogger posted a video introducing the study.
2026-10-17
According to Twitter user @__Inty__ on October 17, 2026, a kindergarten owner in China was sentenced by a court to life in prison over a lead paint poisoning case.
2026-10-16
On October 16, the Lanzhou Intermediate People's Court handed down the first-instance verdict in the 2025 Tianshui kindergarten lead poisoning case: Li Huifang, the person actually in charge of the kindergarten, was sentenced to life in prison; Zhu Jinglin, the executive principal, was sentenced to 15 years; and the remaining 4 were sentenced to 6 to 8 years. The court found that the kindergarten's managers had instructed staff to mix toxic and harmful non-food raw materials into children's food, and that all 6 were guilty of the crime of producing and selling toxic and harmful food.
2026-10-16
On October 16, blogger “Yulie Qige” conducted an undercover investigation of multiple osmanthus processing factories and street stalls in Yangshuo, Guilin, Guangxi, finding large amounts of sulfur powder and sulfur-burning bowls used to fumigate osmanthus outdoors, and said that almost every household in the area is engaged in production. He reported the sulfur raw materials, samples, and video evidence to the local public security authorities, after which law enforcement officers rushed to the scene to crack down on the illegal processing sites and collect evidence.
2026-10-16
On October 16, a netizen in Yunnan posted a video exposing hotpot ingredient raw materials stacked on shelves in a shoddy and worrying warehouse environment. The video received a large number of likes and reposts, with netizens leaving sarcastic comments.
2026-09-30
On the morning of September 30, Qingquange Bun Shop released an apology video, admitting lax oversight and managerial dereliction of duty, announcing a suspension of business, and carrying out comprehensive cleaning and disinfection of the worktops, kitchen utensils, walls, and floors.
2026-09-30
On September 30, the Kaifu District Market Supervision Bureau in Changsha announced that it had issued a "Notice of Rectification" to the Qingquange store involved, ordering an immediate suspension of operations for rectification and stating that it would continue to follow up on the progress.
2026-09-21
On June 30, multiple children at the affiliated kindergarten of Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology experienced vomiting, and parents got no answers after pressing for two months. On September 14, a safety officer at the kindergarten's canteen exposed severe hygiene issues, such as washing shoes in vegetable washing pools and scrubbing woks with mops. The kindergarten had long ignored rectifications, and regulatory authorities failed to inspect the kitchen surveillance footage.
2026-09-21
On September 21, it was circulated online that the Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes distributed by Huawei's Intelligent Vehicle Solution BU had expired, causing multiple employees to experience symptoms such as diarrhea and allergies after consumption. Huawei created an internal shared Excel sheet specifically to track the physical reactions of employees who ate the mooncakes.
2026-09-18
On September 18, a chemistry PhD published a video regarding the "sulfur-fumigated bamboo shoots" incident in Qingyuan, Guangdong, questioning how illegal vendors obtained regulated sulfur. He pointed out that industrial sulfur may contain impurities such as arsenic, and suggested that regulatory authorities test for arsenic levels in bamboo shoots in addition to sulfur dioxide residues to prevent contamination risks.
2026-09-19
On September 19, vlogger "Yulie Qige" reported that, with the cooperation of police from Hubei, Hunan, and Guangdong, a large semi-trailer truck loaded with sulfur was intercepted in Chenzhou, Hunan. Two sulfur-treated bamboo shoot processing dens in Qingyuan, Guangdong, have been sealed, relevant individuals detained, and an investigation is currently underway to trace the distribution of the problematic bamboo shoots. Previous videos showed that these bamboo shoots were abnormally white in color with a strong pungent odor, and were often supplied to large cafeterias.
2026-09-18
On September 18, blogger "Yulie Qige" released a video exposing a bamboo shoot processing plant in Guangdong for using sulfur to fumigate bamboo shoots. The test report shown in the video indicated a sulfur dioxide content of 4860 mg/kg. The blogger recorded the on-site processing and transfer process, and called on local regulatory authorities to conduct a thorough investigation.
2026-09-18
Blogger Yulie Qige posted a video on September 18 documenting his entire process of tracking down unscrupulous merchants in Qingyuan, Guangdong, who use sulfur to fumigate ma bamboo shoots. He said tests showed sulfur dioxide levels exceeded the limit by dozens or even hundreds of times, and pointed out that long-term consumption of sulfur-fumigated shoots containing arsenic and heavy metals carries a cancer risk. The Qingyuan Market Supervision Bureau subsequently issued a report confirming that individual dens had illegally used sulfur fumigation; the dens involved have been sealed off, and the distribution of the tainted bamboo shoots is being traced.
2026-09-12
On September 12, surveillance footage from the Bao Pizza Binhe Square store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, showed an employee sprinkling suspected dandruff and appearing to spit on food waiting to be served, raising food safety concerns.
2026-09-10
On September 10, 2026, during the auto parts expo held in Frankfurt, Germany, several Chinese participants ate the Chinese boxed meals provided on site and subsequently experienced vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, with preliminary suspicion of food poisoning. On-site staff did not immediately disclose the exact number of cases, and those affected have gone to local hospitals for treatment. German health authorities have intervened to investigate.
2026-09-14
Teacher Wang, a kindergarten health teacher and cafeteria safety officer, revealed on September 14 that cafeteria ingredients were taken and used privately.
2026-09-14
Teacher Wang, a campus health teacher and cafeteria safety officer at the kindergarten, stated on September 14 that the vegetable washing sinks were soaked with 84 disinfectant for anti-mosquito nets, and were also used for washing hair and scrubbing shoes.
2026-09-14
Wang, a health teacher and cafeteria safety officer at the kindergarten, stated on September 14 that the cooking wok was used to scrub sewer covers and mops.
2026-09-09
On September 9, the canteen of Guangdong Jinmai Group was reported by netizens for allegedly providing suspected inferior lymph meat for a long time. Employees stated that after multiple unsuccessful reports, they decided to expose it.
2026-09-05
On September 5, 2026, multiple departments in Yuzhong County, Gansu issued a joint report on the results of the investigation into online claims that lettuce was being dyed, confirming that 6 vendors in the county had illegally used the food additive malachite green (guolv) to dye lettuce during purchasing, and that cases had been filed for investigation and punishment across the board.
2026-09-05
On September 5, a netizen reported that dyed lettuce was found in Yuzhong County, Lanzhou, Gansu, one of the recent vegetable safety incidents to be exposed.
2026-09-02
On September 2, 2026, The Paper reported that one week after the exposure of formaldehyde cabbage in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, sales of Bashang napa cabbage plunged by more than 50% year on year, leaving about 50,000 mu of cabbage facing unsalable difficulties.
2026-09
Multiple netizens claiming to be Huawei employees reported experiencing diarrhea after eating mooncakes distributed by the company. Some sought medical treatment, and employees also created a shared spreadsheet to record their reactions after consumption.
2026-09
A blogger's sampling tests found that sulfur dioxide residues in problematic bamboo shoots from Qingyuan still seriously exceeded the limits after being stored for several days. Qingyuan accounts for more than 90% of the country's moso bamboo output, and netizens lamented that China's food safety problems are impossible to fully inspect.
2026-08-30
On August 30, 2026, Xiamen authorities announced that Lülinsen Environmental Technology Company illegally used the highly toxic pesticide dichlorvos to disinfect catering stores, and that six criminal suspects, including legal representative Zhuang mou-chen, have been criminally detained in accordance with the law.
2026-08-25
A reporter from The Paper interviewed vegetable farmers in Kangbao County, Hebei. The farmers stated that distributors have been using formaldehyde to preserve cabbage for years, and that using formaldehyde can save about 20,000 yuan per truckload.
2026-08-25
On August 25, 2026, The Paper published an on-site investigation report, in which local vegetable farmers in Kangbao, Hebei confirmed that distributors have been using formaldehyde to keep cabbage fresh for several years, saving about 20,000 yuan in costs per truck compared with cold-chain preservation.
2026-08-25
On August 28, 2026, following reports that cabbage from Kangbao, Hebei was dipped in formaldehyde solution, several large agricultural wholesale markets in Nanjing, Wuxi and other parts of East China successively announced a complete ban on the entry and sale of Chinese cabbage from Kangbao County, Hebei.
2026-08-24
Nanjing Zhongcai Market conducted random inspections of Chinese cabbage, finding no formaldehyde or other harmful substances. Authorities stated that the previously reported “formaldehyde cabbage” incident was an isolated case and the products had been destroyed.
2026-08-24
On August 24, media reports revealed that a chain pest control company in Xiamen had long used the highly toxic pesticide dichlorvos to disinfect dozens of restaurants. Internal employees stated they would never dine at these establishments.
2026-08-24
On August 24, 2026, in response to the incident in Hebei, China, where cabbage was dipped in a formaldehyde solution, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced that it was verifying with the Chinese side whether the cabbage in question had been exported to South Korea, and that it would conduct up to three formaldehyde tests on imported Chinese cabbage.
2026-08-23
A delivery rider injected an unknown substance into thousands of beverages and called on others to imitate the act, sparking serious food safety concerns.
2026-08-23
On August 23, 2026, in response to the online exposure of the formaldehyde cabbage issue, a blogger disclosed that Kangbao County in Hebei had set up inspection checkpoints on the exit roads of the cabbage producing area, sealing and conducting sampling tests on cabbage leaving the county.
2026-08-22
On August 22, blogger "Yulie Qige" released an investigation video exposing the loading site in the cabbage production area of Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, where workers treated cabbage by dipping it in a formaldehyde solution, triggering public concern over vegetable food safety.
2026-08-22
On August 22, 2026, a blogger exposed the use of formaldehyde to keep Chinese cabbages fresh during harvesting and transport in Zhangjiakou, Hebei. Zhangjiakou police seized more than ten barrels of formaldehyde, and market regulators in Fuyang, Anhui subsequently intercepted the vehicle involved, filed a case and sealed it.
2026-08-22
On August 22, 2026, the blogger released an investigation video showing workers at a major Chinese cabbage production area in Zhangjiakou, Hebei dipping some cabbages in chemicals before loading them for shipment, with containers suspected of holding formaldehyde solution visible at the scene.
2026-08-22
On August 22, blogger Yulie Qige exposed the scandal of formaldehyde-treated cabbage in Kangbao County, Hebei, one of the recent vegetable safety incidents to come to light.
2026-08-21
The Japanese government has verified that, as of now, no cabbage containing formaldehyde from Zhangjiakou has been confirmed to have entered the Japanese market.
2026-08-13
On August 13, Chinese state media addressed the use of formaldehyde solution to keep cabbages fresh in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, saying the incident has severely eroded public trust and demanding a thorough investigation to the very end.
2026-07-20
A topic on Weibo hot search, 'Never buy cheap drinks online', has emerged. The reason may be that some drinks, after being soaked by floods, were salvaged by unscrupulous merchants and resold. Videos point out deficiencies in China's system for tracking and destroying goods after disasters.
2026-07
Taiwanese cooking oil was found to contain 8 micrograms of benzo[a]pyrene per kilogram, exceeding the Taiwan standard limit of 2 micrograms per kilogram; the related news subsequently trended on Chinese social media.
2026-06-30
On the evening of June 30, 2026, Taiwan’s Zhonglian Oils voluntarily reported that its self-inspection of 1,300 tonnes of soybean salad oil detected benzopyrene at 8.1 micrograms per kilogram, exceeding the limit of 2.0; the products had already entered Taishan, Fushou and Fumao.
2026-06-18
A testing report circulating online shows that two baby diaper brands, Muzhi Angel and Biba Baby Camellia, have excessive levels of the reproductive toxicant formamide, triggering widespread parental concern and panic buying.
2026-06-05
On June 5, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation disclosed that the State Council Food Safety Office, together with the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and the State Administration for Market Regulation, formed a working group and went to the site to urge, guide, and verify the issue of excessive antibiotics in Wangkui Shuanghui pork.
2026-06
All 19 businesses spot-checked in Nenjiang were found to have problems, of which 14 were ordered to rectify within a deadline and 5 to rectify immediately; the publicly released handling information showed no fines or business suspension penalties.
Location: Nenjiang, Heilongjiang ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-05-28
On May 28, 2026, Shuanghui Development issued an apology statement regarding lincomycin levels in pork hind leg meat from its subsidiary Wangkui Shuanghui Beidahuang Food exceeding the limit by 37.5 times, stating that a special task force has been set up to conduct a comprehensive investigation.
2026-05-26
On May 26, 2026, rumors circulated online that swine fever had broken out in Yuantan Town, Qingyuan City, Guangdong, with hundreds of pigs in the piggery infected and some already having entered the market; the breeder who provided the tip-off was forced to leave the village and go into hiding out of safety concerns.
2026-05-25
In May 2026, pork products from a production batch of a subsidiary of meat producer Shuanghui Development were found in sampling inspections to have antibiotic residues exceeding the limit by 37.5 times, triggering high public concern over meat food safety and antibiotic abuse.
2025-11-21
On November 21, 2025, during the Germany Düsseldorf International Medical Device Exhibition, about 200 exhibitors from China purchased a 20‑euro boxed meal from a local Chinese restaurant at the venue and subsequently suffered collective vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, with some using the restroom more than 40 times in one night and showing blood streaks. The affected individuals were rushed to hospitals for treatment, with some in critical condition. Local medical institutions have intervened, and the exhibition organizers have launched an investigation into the catering provider.
2025-08
Sausages produced by Shuanghui Group were found in sampling tests to contain the antibiotic lincomycin at 38.5 times the national standard. The test result was suppressed for more than a year after being reported, and only recently came to light amid power struggles within officialdom.
2025-07-08
An official report on the Tianshui kindergarten lead poisoning incident claims it was caused by the kitchen cook making three-color sponge cake with painted dipping sauce, shifting the blame onto kitchen staff.
2025
The chaos in pickled cabbage production has been repeated again in Huludao, Liaoning, drawing public attention to the failure of food safety regulation and the distorted costs within the industry.
2023-03-14
The 2023 315 Gala exposed chaotic practices at multiple pickled vegetable companies, including Waisha Jingui Fruit and Vegetable Pickling Factory in Longhu District of Shantou, Yulei Foods, and Mutongyuan Foods, such as working barefoot, smoking, spitting, and picking dropped pickles back up to pack them into boxes.
2022-03-15
The 2022 315 Gala first exposed production chaos at multiple pickled vegetable companies in Huarong and Junshan, Hunan, with workers stepping barefoot into the pickled greens and cigarette butts thrown about; the brands involved issued urgent apologies and terminated cooperation.
2012
In 2012, Xiaoxiang Morning Herald reported that a vegetable vendor in Shandong sprayed formaldehyde on Chinese cabbage to keep it fresh. This method had been used for three or four years, and long-term inhalation can cause leukemia.