Taiwan Expands Carcinogenic Oil List; Major Brands and Restaurants Affected

Taiwan's ongoing investigation into carcinogenic cooking oils has widened, with authorities revealing an expanded list of affected products and businesses. The Taichung City Department of Health announced that oils distributed by prominent companies such as Formosa Oil, Fwusow, and President Enterprises were found to contain harmful substances. This latest disclosure impacts a significant number of downstream businesses, with authorities identifying 168 second-tier distributors and an additional 170 third-tier and below businesses that received the contaminated ingredients. Among the newly identified businesses are well-known establishments, indicating the broad reach of this food safety scandal. The investigation continues to uncover the extent of the problem, raising concerns among consumers about the safety of food products available in the market. The government is under pressure to ensure stringent oversight and prevent future occurrences of such contamination.