China’s food safety watchdog has uncovered alarming misuse of oil tanker trucks to transport edible oil, calling it a ‘criminal act’ with nationwide repercussions. The joint investigation, launched earlier this month across multiple provinces, revealed illegal practices threatening public health. 🌍🔍
Authorities identified two drivers and five others—including truck owners—for criminal prosecution, while three face administrative detention. Seven companies linked to the violations will pay fines and surrender illegal profits. 💰🛑
‘This is a wake-up call for stricter oversight,’ said a State Council spokesperson. Local officials in Hebei’s Xingtai City are also under scrutiny for potential negligence. No similar cases were found elsewhere in China, but nationwide inspections are now underway to ensure food safety ‘from road to table.’ 🚛🍲
