Chinese People Consume Poison Daily! Toxic Meat, Toxic Rice, and Toxic Cabbage Are Widespread

Chinese people consume poison daily! Toxic meat, toxic rice, and toxic cabbage are widespread (video)

[People News] Hello, dear viewers, welcome to "Hotspot Frontline." I am Xiao Kun.

China's meat processing giant Shuanghui has recently faced a serious scandal! On October 9, Shuanghui was hit with an astonishing fine of 129 million yuan! The food safety issues that have emerged are even more alarming.

Tests revealed that Shuanghui's pork contained veterinary antibiotic lincomycin residues exceeding the legal limit by 37.5 times! This case involves 910 live pigs, and the affected products have already made their way into the market. What is particularly troubling is that this batch of contaminated pork was flagged during inspections as early as August 2025, yet the relevant non-compliance information was not officially released to the public until May 2026.

A full eight months! During this time, where did the tainted pork go? How much was recalled? And how much may have already been consumed by the public? But is Shuanghui truly just an isolated incident?

On March 15 of this year, some food companies in Sichuan and Chongqing were found to have illegally soaked chicken feet in hydrogen peroxide! Those chicken feet, which appear white, tender, and clean, are actually processed using such questionable methods.

The irony is that during the investigation, a worker revealed to reporters that they themselves would never eat such chicken feet and even advised reporters against consuming them! They are unwilling to eat it themselves, yet they are willing to sell it to others!

By August, reports emerged from Zhangjiakou, Hebei, that cabbages were being dipped in formaldehyde solution for preservation. Preliminary investigations by local authorities confirmed the allegations, and the police have since launched an investigation.

Even a simple cabbage is being treated in such a manner!

Now, let's take a look at the official data.

In the first half of 2026, China's market regulatory authorities conducted spot checks on around 2.29 million batches of food, resulting in an overall unqualified rate of 2.22%. Notably, the unqualified rates for fruits and vegetables were 5.18% and 4.92%, respectively.

Reflecting on past incidents such as melamine-tainted milk powder, clenbuterol in pork, and the mixed transport of edible oil, each has been shocking in its own right. Problematic food continues to be exposed, leaving consumers in disbelief. So, what happens next?

Are we all poisoning each other?

Let’s envision a scenario.

A seller of unsafe pork is aware of the risks and warns their family not to consume it.
However, they still need to eat, right? So, they head to the market and buy a bag of rice. The seller of that rice also knows it has issues and never eats it themselves, yet they confidently purchase someone else's eggs.

Then, the seller of those problematic eggs goes on to buy a bag of chicken feet. Ultimately, the chicken feet they bring home are those that someone else has bleached with hydrogen peroxide!

You might think you are only harming others, but you may not realise that others could be harming you in return! Today, you shift the risk onto someone else, and tomorrow, that risk comes back to you. After going around in circles, everyone believes they have gained an advantage, only to discover that no one can escape the consequences! This is what is referred to as a 'mutually harmful society.'

What has happened to our conscience? And what about the law?

As the ancients said, 'A gentleman loves wealth, but acquires it through the right means.'

Businesspeople engage in commerce primarily to make a profit. However, there should be a fundamental bottom line, right? One cannot gamble with the health of others just to earn a few extra dollars!

In a society where everyone adheres to a moral baseline, many issues would not necessitate legal intervention. However, when individuals disregard their conscience, the law must serve as the final line of defence.

China does have a Food Safety Law and regulatory bodies in place. Yet, the question remains: why are certain unsafe foods allowed to enter the market? Why do some risks only attract widespread attention after being highlighted by the media? Shouldn't the law's primary purpose be to protect citizens before they consume unsafe food?

Today, you can choose not to eat Shuanghui pork or refrain from buying a specific brand of chicken feet. However, you cannot completely avoid eating or drinking, can you? If a person must constantly worry about what they consume daily, is the issue truly with the food itself, or does it reflect a broader problem with societal morals and governance?

Dear viewers, what are your thoughts on the food safety issues in China? We welcome your comments in the section below. Thank you for watching, and we look forward to seeing you in the next episode! △