Hundreds of thousands rally in Taipei over tainted cooking oil scandal: Organisers

A massive rally drew more than 200,000 people to Ketagalan Boulevard in Taipei, with organizers demanding answers over the government's response to a widespread tainted cooking oil scandal. The protest highlights public outrage following the discovery that over 500 products were contaminated with tainted soybean oil.

Participants voiced their discontent with the government's handling of the crisis, which has led to a significant recall of food products across Taiwan. The sheer number of attendees underscores the depth of public concern and the demand for transparency and accountability from authorities.

The scandal has shaken consumer confidence, and the large-scale demonstration signals a strong public desire for stricter regulations and more effective oversight to prevent future incidents. Organizers emphasized that the rally was a clear message to the government about the importance of food safety and public trust.

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More than 200,000 people gathered on Ketagalan Boulevard to demand answers over the government’s handling of the scandal, after over 500 products linked to contaminated soybean oil were pulled from shelves earlier this month.