Incident File · 2022-03-15
Laotan sauerkraut instant noodle supplier hygiene scandal
In 2022, CCTV's 315 program exposed unsanitary pickled-vegetable suppliers used in instant noodle products.
Incident Severity
★★★☆☆
The case involved major instant noodle brands, long-running supply chains, and broad consumer exposure, but no confirmed casualties, so it is rated 3 stars.
Single source, needs another source
Key Facts
- Jurisdiction
- China
- Category
- Supplier hygiene
- Affected
- 100000
- Deaths
- 0
- Injured/Ill
- 0
- Duration Days
- 365
- Sources
- 1
Public reports said brands including Master Kong and Uni-President responded by removing or explaining affected sauerkraut products while local regulators investigated suppliers. This entry still needs a second durable source.
Companies and Brands
Direct company
Hunan Chaqi Vegetable Jinrui Food
Parent or controller
Brand or licensor
Legal or Regulatory Basis
CCTV's 315 program reported unsanitary production of pickled vegetables used by instant noodle brands; local regulators opened investigations and companies removed affected products.
Sources
- CCTV 315 exposes laotan sauerkraut supplier problems, CCTV 315 coverage references, 2022-03-15