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Nearly 70 tons of illegal animal meat seized in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City’s economic police division has uncovered nearly 70 tons of animal organs and meat with unclear origin, following inspections of two businesses and one individual suspected of violating food safety regulations.

Spoiled offal busts stun Vietnam: ‘Horrific if it reached consumers’

A wave of alarming discoveries involving tons of decaying animal organs has shocked the public and exposed a disturbing threat to consumer health.

Binh Duong launches surprise inspections at C.P. Vietnam stores

On the morning of June 4, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Aquatic Affairs of Binh Duong Province launched surprise inspections at several stores operated by C.P. Vietnam Livestock Joint Stock Company within the province.

Ministry requests police probe in C.P. Vietnam food safety case

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MARD) has announced that it will request cooperation from the Ministry of Public Security to investigate the allegations surrounding C.P. Vietnam.

Three C.P. Vietnam facilities in Soc Trang lack certification

A provincial inspection has found that three out of four C.P. Vietnam facilities are operating without valid food safety documentation.

Inspection confirms viral pig photo from C.P. Vietnam contractor

A viral photo of a diseased pig sparked concerns, and C.P. Vietnam confirms it was taken at a contracted slaughterhouse in Hau Giang.

Hau Giang investigates slaughterhouses linked to C.P. Vietnam

Hau Giang authorities suspect one local facility as the site of diseased pig images shared online.

Fresh Shop in Soc Trang found with expired food safety certificate

A multi-agency inspection team in Soc Trang has discovered that the CP Fresh Shop in My Xuyen, operated by C.P. Vietnam, was functioning with an expired certificate of eligibility for food safety.

All operations of C.P. Vietnam in Soc Trang to be thoroughly inspected

Director of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Duong Tat Thang, stated that relevant authorities have been instructed to conduct a comprehensive review of all operations by C.P. Vietnam in Soc Trang province.

‘Too many chiefs and not enough workers’ hinders inspections of businesses

National Assembly Deputy Pham Khanh Phong Lan from HCM City has questioned the quality and efficiency of inspection activities as inspection plans are designed many months in advance, allowing companies to conceal violations.

Expert urges crackdown on fake, contaminated food items

Associate Prof Dr Bui Thi An, former National Assembly Deputy, says that profit-driven motives have led to rampant fake and contaminated food, with consumers suffering the consequences.

Food safety crackdown launched on stimulants, fake inputs

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) has launched a high-priority campaign to crack down on the abuse of growth stimulants in fruit production and the excessive use of chemicals in food processing to artificially enhance weight.

60 tons of bean sprouts tainted with banned chemicals discovered in Bac Giang

Since the beginning of the year, a facility in Bac Giang run by Nguyen Van Tan has reportedly produced and distributed approximately 60 tons of bean sprouts containing banned growth stimulants.

Food safety officials test rare pork dish amid toxicity allegations

Authorities launch formal probe into lòng se điếu after viral posts allege toxic chemicals are used to fake the rare dish.

Vietnam’s Health Ministry issues urgent call to fight fake food products

Following multiple fake milk and supplement scandals, authorities urge crackdowns on counterfeit goods and illegal advertising.

Over 10 tons of rotten animal organs seized before reaching Hanoi markets

Authorities in Hanoi have discovered more than 10 tons of foul-smelling animal organs prepared for distribution at three cold storage facilities.

HCM City launches full-scale inspection of milk and supplement sales

HCMC is conducting a comprehensive inspection of milk and supplement businesses following the discovery of a fake product ring worth nearly $20 million.

Bean sprout scandal: 3,500 tons tainted with banned growth chemical

Authorities uncover 3,500 tons of tainted bean sprouts soaked in banned "candy water" chemicals distributed across several provinces.

Tainted bean sprouts: Four arrested for using banned chemical

Four production facility owners have been arrested by Nghe An provincial police for using a banned chemical known as “candy water” to soak bean sprouts.

Cheap but risky: The booming business of 'dirty skewers' in Hanoi

Cheap, tasty, and convenient, these skewers have become a favorite among students despite serious health risks.