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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The EU has tightened food safety checks on Vietnam’s exports, issuing 130 warnings in 2024 over pesticide residues and microbial contamination.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up food safety efforts, targeting illegal slaughter operations and improving oversight during the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Ho Chi Minh City inspected over 15,700 food establishments in 2024, identifying safety violations in bottled water, ice, and seafood, but enforcement remains a challenge due to limited resources.