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7-Eleven expands Southeast Asian products in Taiwan stores
7-ELEVEN Taiwan introduces Southeast Asian product zones in 300 stores, boosting sales by 10%. Popular items include chili sauces and snacks. New training aids foreign workers.2025/09/11 13:57 -

Celebrity chef’s sichuan chicken recalled for tainted dye
Renowned chef Cheng Yen-chi, known as "Chef Ah-Chi," faces a food safety crisis in Taiwan after his "Sichuan Chicken with Chili Oil" is found to contain carcinogenic Sudan dye. Chef Ah-Chi apologizes for the issue, vows stricter monitoring, and urges authorities to protect consumers. The scandal has led to the removal of affected products from shelves and refunds to customers, impacting other food items and the restaurant industry. Manufacturers are working to address the tainted ingredients and assist affected consumers promptly.2024/03/13 11:25 -

Premier orders crackdown on tainted chili powder scandal
Premier Chen Chien-jen orders a thorough inspection of chili powder contamination issues in Taiwan, involving multiple government agencies like the Ministry of Justice and MOHW. Over 21,000 kilograms of tainted chili powder distributed to 13 businesses across nine cities are being investigated, with a focus on a food factory in Nantou. Chen calls for stringent measures to remove non-compliant products from shelves and promises robust action against offending manufacturers to safeguard food safety.2024/03/11 17:23 -

Taipei uncovers more chili products with Sudan III dye
Discover the latest news on banned dye Sudan III found in chili products in Taipei. Learn more about the affected companies and the actions taken by the city’s health department.2024/03/05 10:50 -

Taiwan halts chili powder imports amid carcinogen scare
Taipei’s FDA suspends chili powder imports from 21 Chinese suppliers for three months due to health concerns. The powder tested positive for Sudan III, a banned substance, prompting a recall of contaminated products. Sudan III is classified as a possibly carcinogenic substance by the WHO. The FDA warns that adding Sudan III to food violates food safety laws and could lead to severe penalties.2024/02/21 13:34



