10.16
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Guilin
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.
09.21
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
After Douyin influencer "Yulie Qige" exposed the issue of sulfur-fumed bamboo shoots, he received private messages from bamboo farmers questioning him for causing price drops. The blogger responded that illegal processing and the destruction of market trust are the root causes.
09.20
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Chenzhou
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.
09.18
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 2
·Guangdong
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.
09.18
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Qingyuan
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.
09.07
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Wuhan
On September 7, the blogger "Yulie Qige" filmed a barge directly dumping a full hold of black muddy material into the Yangtze River near the Wuhan Qingshan Yangtze River Bridge. According to reports, the blogger witnessed three barges carrying out similar operations within 1.5 hours and has filed a complaint with the relevant authorities.
08.22
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·Zhangjiakou
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.
08.22
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Zhangjiakou
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.