On May 13, Team 3 of the Market Management Division in Nghe An province, in collaboration with relevant authorities, conducted an unexpected inspection of NK Imported Clean Food Export-Import Company, located in Mai Loc Hamlet, Hung Dong Ward, Vinh City, and owned by Mr. T.N.T.
Nearly 500 kg of untraceable chicken feet and pig tails were discovered by authorities at NK Imported Clean Food Export-Import Company. Photo: N. Chung
The inspection uncovered 350 kg of frozen chicken feet and 125 kg of frozen pig tails being traded by the company. At the time of the inspection, the company’s representative could not produce invoices or documents verifying the origin and provenance of the goods.
Team 3 issued an administrative fine of VND 34 million to the company. Additionally, they confiscated all the goods for further handling in accordance with the law.
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Internal Organs and Eggs: A Dark Online Trade.
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“During an inspection, the owner of ‘Lòng Chát Quán’ failed to produce any documents proving the origin of the truckload of intestines, measuring a staggering 40 meters in length, purchased back in 2024. The lack of paperwork raises concerns about the legality and safety of the goods.”
The Culinary Conundrum: A Taste of Deception
“A dish that was once deemed exquisite has now awakened us to the habit of trusting in the embellished notion of rarity and expense. “
Unveiling the Truth: Exposing a Massive Haul of Almost 5 Tons of Contaminated Food
“Authorities in Thanh Hoa province have seized and destroyed nearly five tons of untreated cow and buffalo hides of unknown origin.”
