10 of China's Worst Food Scandals in 2017

From 'fake water' to expired flour, we've listed China's biggest food and drink safety scandals of 2017.

by That's, 27 December 2017

Multiple Food Scandals Rock South China

From moldy raisins and candied winter melon to toxic pig blood, this month's already seen its fair share of food scandals.

by Jocelyn Richards, 10 May 2017

Several Shanghai Restaurants Busted for Selling Unsafe Youtiao

McDonald's, KFC and Taoyuan Village were among the restaurants found to be serving substandard youtiao.

by That's, 12 December 2017

13 Busted for Selling Fake Imported Fruit in Shanghai

Nearly 1.1 million pieces of fruit with counterfeit logos from Dole, Zespri, Sunkist and other well-known brands were sold.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 12 January 2018

Rotting Pig Carcasses Turned Into Oil in Guangzhou

The 'dead, stinking pigs' were boiled to extract oil, which was then sent to any number of warehouses for an unknown use.

by Jocelyn Richards, 13 July 2017

Shenzhen's 'Death by Fried Chicken' Scare Is Fake

Fake fake food scandals strike again.

by Bailey Hu, 26 May 2017

Popular Shenzhen Restaurant Under Fire for Filthy Kitchen

Ladies and gentlemen, your first food scandal of 2017!

by Matthew Bossons, 04 January 2017

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