China Fines 7 E-Commerce Giants $522M Over Food Safety Violations
China’s market regulator imposes 3.56 billion yuan fines on seven e-commerce platforms for food safety violations and ‘ghost shop’ cases, demanding immediate rectification.
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China Intensifies Crackdown on Counterfeit Goods in 2025, Prosecutes Over 18,000
China prosecuted over 18,000 individuals in 2025 for counterfeit goods crimes, with a focus on food and drug safety, as the SPP pledges continued crackdowns.
China’s Organic Farming Flourishes, Boosting Economy and Community
China’s organic farmland grows steadily, making it the fourth-largest globally. Rising consumer demand for safe, quality food fuels this trend, while entrepreneurs and farmers like Wang Jing drive economic and cultural development.
China Questions US Ban on Chinese Garlic Amid Food Safety Claims
China responds to U.S. Senator Rick Scott’s claim that Chinese garlic poses a food safety threat, questioning the rationale behind the U.S. ban included in the NDAA for fiscal year 2025.
Chinese Garlic Faces U.S. Scrutiny: Beijing Responds to Food Safety Claims
U.S. Senator Rick Scott claims Chinese garlic poses a major threat to U.S. food safety, prompting a response from Beijing amid rising trade tensions.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Criticizes US Ban on Chinese Garlic
China criticizes the U.S. ban on Chinese garlic, calling it protectionist. U.S. Senator Rick Scott claims Chinese garlic poses a ‘major threat’ to food safety. Tensions rise over trade restrictions.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Responds to U.S. Senator’s Claims on Chinese Garlic
Chinese Foreign Ministry responds to U.S. Senator Rick Scott’s claim that Chinese garlic poses a ‘major threat’ to U.S. food safety, highlighting escalating trade tensions.
104 Sickened in U.S. E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Onions
An E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has sickened 104 people across 14 U.S. states, leading to 34 hospitalizations and prompting a nationwide recall.
Slivered Onions Blamed for McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak in U.S.
U.S. health authorities have identified slivered onions used by McDonald’s as the source of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 90 people, leading to one death and multiple hospitalizations.
McDonald’s Onions Linked to E. coli Outbreak Across 13 U.S. States: CDC
The CDC reports fresh onions served at McDonald’s are likely behind an E. coli outbreak affecting 90 people across 13 states. Investigations and recalls are underway to ensure public safety.
McDonald’s Rules Out Beef Patties as Source of E. coli Outbreak
McDonald’s has declared its beef patties are not the source of an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders that has killed at least one person and sickened nearly 75 others.
Major U.S. Fast-Food Chains Remove Onions Amid E. coli Outbreak
Several major U.S. fast-food chains have removed fresh onions from menus amid an E. coli outbreak linked to onions used in McDonald’s burgers, affecting multiple states with illnesses and hospitalizations.
Over 3,600 Food Packaging Chemicals Detected in Human Bodies, Study Reveals
A groundbreaking study has found over 3,600 chemicals from food packaging in human bodies, including substances hazardous to health, highlighting urgent need for further research.
China Cracks Down on Illegal Edible Oil Transport Using Tanker Trucks
China’s Office of the Food Safety Commission has announced the results of a joint investigation into the illegal use of tanker trucks for transporting edible oil, leading to criminal charges against individuals and companies.
FAO Urges Unified Action to Combat Deadly Foodborne Illnesses in Asia-Pacific
FAO reports that 225,000 people die annually from foodborne illnesses in Asia-Pacific, urging unified efforts to improve food safety and reduce the high mortality rate, especially among children.
COVID-19 on Imported Food: Experts Reassure Consumers on Safety
Experts reassure consumers that the risk of contracting COVID-19 from imported food is extremely low, despite recent detections of the virus on food packaging in the Chinese mainland.