Kinmen Authorities Remove Carcinogenic Salad Oil; Downstream Companies and Product List Provided

Kinmen County health authorities have initiated an investigation and recall of a soybean salad oil product after it was found to contain excessive levels of a carcinogen. The affected oil, produced by Chung Lien Oil Corporation, was identified with a benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) content of 8.1μg/kg, significantly exceeding Taiwan's regulatory limit of 2.0μg/kg. Health officials acted swiftly upon receiving reports from central and local businesses regarding the contaminated oil. Preliminary checks confirmed that businesses have complied with the directive to remove the product from shelves and halt sales. The health bureau is continuing its inspections to ensure all non-compliant oil products are fully withdrawn from the market. The specific batch of concern, with lot number 315-1150404, was manufactured on April 4, 115 (Taiwanese calendar) and had an expiry date of September 30, 115. This batch was distributed to downstream companies, including Fwusow Industry Co., Ltd., Fwumoil Co., Ltd., and Tai Shan Enterprise Co., Ltd., between April 8 and 10. The health bureau is currently compiling data on the quantity of affected oil products being recalled. Major retail channels and distributors in Kinmen, including PX Mart, Wanjiafu (formerly Carrefour), the Kinmen County Farmers' Association, the Kinmen County Fishermen's Association, Fengyi Store, and Lekang, have cooperated with the recall and return process. The health bureau urges residents to check their oil products for the specified batch numbers and expiry dates. Those possessing affected products are advised to cease consumption immediately and contact the original seller or point of purchase for returns or exchanges. Contact numbers for the manufacturers are available for inquiries.