Taiwan Recalls Carcinogenic Oil
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Taiwanese authorities are recalling hundreds of barrels of cooking oil found to contain the carcinogen benzopyrene. The contamination has affected major food producers, leading to widespread product recalls. An investigation into the oil company's processes is underway, with initial compliance tests now under scrutiny.
Kaohsiung recalls 786 barrels of carcinogenic cooking oil
- Kaohsiung authorities are investigating and recalling 786 barrels of cooking oil found to contain carcinogenic benzopyrene. - The contaminated oil was supplied to various businesses, including restaurants and care facilities, prompting immediate removal from shelves. - The city government emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy for food safety violations, threatening heavy fines and potential legal a…
Taiwanese chicken giant Chia Her recalls products over carcinogenic oil contamination
- Taiwanese chicken producer Chia Her Enterprise is recalling products due to potential contamination from carcinogenic oil. - The affected oil, a soybean salad oil from Chung Lien Oil, was found to h…
Taiwanese oil company's products found with carcinogen after initial compliance
- A Taiwanese cooking oil company, Chung Lien Oil, is under scrutiny after its products were found to contain a carcinogen, benzopyrene. - The company's initial test in April showed the oil was compli…
Taiwanese minister: Initial tests cleared 'carcinogenic' oil, probe into process underway
- Taiwan's Health Minister Shih Chung-liang stated that initial tests for "carcinogenic salad oil" from Chung-lien Oil were compliant. - Subsequent tests by downstream manufacturers revealed issues wi…