Chinese authorities have launched multiple investigations into allegations that fuel tankers used for transporting hazardous chemicals and waste were subsequently employed to carry edible oil without undergoing proper cleaning. The shocking revelation has ignited widespread public outrage and concerns over potential food contamination.
A recent investigative report by a local media outlet exposed the practice as an “open secret” within the transportation industry. The report implicated major state-owned and private companies in the transportation of cooking oil, soybean oil, and syrup using tankers that had previously carried harmful substances. Social media platforms erupted with anger as citizens demanded strict action against the responsible parties and stringent measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
The scandal has reignited deep-seated anxieties about food safety in China, a country that has faced numerous food-related crises in recent years. Experts warn that the use of contaminated tankers to transport edible oil poses serious health risks to consumers. As investigations unfold, the government faces mounting pressure to address the issue and restore public confidence in the safety of the food supply.