Incident File · 2006-11-13
Sudan Red IV found in Baiyangdian red-yolk duck eggs
In 2006, red-yolk duck eggs from Hebei sold in Beijing were reported to contain Sudan Red IV, prompting withdrawals and inspections.
Incident Severity
★★☆☆☆
The case involved a banned dye and cross-region sales but no confirmed casualties, so it is rated 2 stars.
Verified by two or more sources
Key Facts
- Jurisdiction
- China
- Category
- Illegal additive
- Affected
- 10000
- Deaths
- 0
- Injured/Ill
- 0
- Duration Days
- 7
- Sources
- 2
Reports said duck farmers were suspected of adding industrial dye to feed to intensify yolk color. Beijing temporarily banned red-yolk salted duck eggs from Hebei while agricultural authorities ordered inspections and destruction of contaminated products.
Companies and Brands
Direct company
Baiyangdian duck egg producers
Parent or controller
Brand or licensor
Legal or Regulatory Basis
Agricultural and market regulators ordered inspections and destruction of eggs containing Sudan dyes, which were banned from food use.
Sources
- Duck eggs pulled off shelves after dye scare, China Daily, 2006-11-14
- Ministry Urges Inspection of Harmful Red Eggs, Xinhua via China.org.cn, 2006-11-18