Tai Shan halts all soybean salad oil sales amid contamination scandal

In response to a growing scandal involving contaminated cooking oil, Taiwanese food company Tai Shan (1218) has announced a complete suspension of its soybean salad oil sales. Chairman Liu Wei-lung declared that the company will adhere to stricter management standards than legally required.

Sales will remain halted until every batch of the product can be verified as free from contaminants by a credible, independent third-party testing agency. "We would rather give up the market than let consumers bear any risk," Liu stated, emphasizing the company's commitment to consumer safety above all else.

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We would rather give up the market than let consumers bear any risk.

The incident has prompted Tai Shan to reflect on the importance of food safety, highlighting the need for industry-wide improvements and enhanced testing capabilities. The company pledged to donate 30 million New Taiwan dollars (approximately $920,000 USD) to bolster domestic food safety inspection resources. This contribution aims to support the expansion of testing equipment and personnel, with the allocation to be coordinated by regulatory authorities.

Liu confirmed that the case is currently under investigation by both regulatory and judicial bodies. Tai Shan has pledged full cooperation, providing complete documentation and respecting the legal process. Since the issue surfaced on June 30, the company has initiated product recalls, returns, and refunds, offering consumers flexible options for reimbursement and product exchange. Tai Shan aims to address consumer concerns with sincerity and ensure their rights are protected.

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Food safety requires not only corporate self-management but also the joint improvement of the entire industry and testing capabilities.