Cooking oil tanker mixed-transport scandal
In 2024, reports that tankers carried cooking oil after chemical or fuel cargoes without cleaning triggered national concern and official investigations.
Food Safety Archive
Sinhall Food Safety Archive
Sinhall records major food safety incidents tied to Chinese consumers from 2005 to 2026. Entries are grounded in public reporting, regulator notices, court records, and company statements, with companies, parent companies, brands, tags, sources, and severity ratings attached to each incident.
This first version ships the publishing framework and a seed set of verified examples. The dataset is designed to grow in yearly batches to at least 200 incidents.
11verified seed records
2005-2026coverage window
1-5incident severity
Lead File
Sanlu melamine-contaminated infant formula scandal
In 2008, Sanlu infant formula and other dairy products were confirmed to be contaminated with melamine, sickening large numbers of infants and causing deaths.
- Severity
- ★★★★★
- Affected
- 300000
- Deaths
- 6
Latest Incidents
All incidentsMaiquer pure milk propylene glycol incident
In 2022, batches of Maiquer pure milk were found to contain propylene glycol, leading to production suspension and regulatory investigation.
Laotan sauerkraut instant noodle supplier hygiene scandal
In 2022, CCTV's 315 program exposed unsanitary pickled-vegetable suppliers used in instant noodle products.
Chang Guann gutter-oil lard scandal
In 2014, Taiwan's Chang Guann was accused of using recycled waste oil in lard products that spread into Taiwan and Hong Kong food supply chains.
Shanghai Husi expired meat supplier scandal
In 2014, Shanghai Husi was accused of reprocessing expired meat and altering dates, affecting McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut, and other chains.
Jiugui Liquor plasticizer contamination incident
In 2012, Jiugui Liquor products were reported to contain excessive phthalate plasticizers, triggering testing and trading suspension.