Reported 12 months ago
An investigative report by the Chinese newspaper 'The New Beijing News' on July 2, 2024, highlighted the common practice in China's oil tanker truck industry of switching between carrying chemical oil and edible oil without cleaning the tanks. The report exposed that oil tankers often load coal-based oil without washing, followed by loading soybean oil, posing serious food safety concerns. The lack of regulation in the industry allows for this practice, with drivers opting not to clean the tank to save money, leading to potential risks like contamination with toxic chemicals. This situation is particularly common in smaller companies where quality checks are often superficial, overlooking the proper cleanliness of tanks and oil products being loaded.
Source: YAHOO