China Confronts Controversy Over Use of Unwashed Fuel Tankers for Cooking Oil Transportation

A recent food safety scandal has sparked widespread public outrage in China ahead of a high-level Communist Party meeting. The controversy surrounds the use of tanker trucks previously used to transport industrial coal oil, which were allegedly loaded with soybean oil without proper sterilization. According to reports, an undercover journalist interviewed a truck driver who revealed that he was not allowed to return with an empty vehicle after transporting liquefied coal, suggesting that the tankers may have been reused for food transportation without adequate cleaning and disinfection. The Chinese government has responded by announcing an investigation into the matter, following public outcry and media reports. The Beijing News reported witnessing a tanker truck being loaded with soybean oil after previously carrying industrial coal oil in late May. Multiple investigations are underway to determine the extent of the issue and ensure food safety standards are upheld.