Cockroach Found in Bread Sparks Outrage Against Chinese Baker
BEIJING – A consumer’s finding of a live cockroach inside a loaf of bread from a popular chinese manufacturer has ignited a firestorm of public anger and questions about food safety standards. The incident, which came to light after the consumer shared video evidence online, has prompted calls for accountability and a thorough inquiry into the company’s production practices.
The bread’s manufacturer initially claimed a review of CCTV footage from its production line - located on the third floor of the factory – revealed no irregularities. Though, the response quickly drew criticism after reports surfaced alleging the company offered the consumer 2,000 yuan (approximately $280 USD or 400,000 Korean won) to delete the video evidence. The consumer, identified as Mr. A, refused the offer, demanding a formal apology and acknowledgement of quality control issues.
This incident arrives amid heightened scrutiny of food hygiene in China, following recent concerns at a pickled cabbage factory in Huludao City, Liaoning Province.Authorities there are investigating after video emerged of a worker handling cabbage while smoking, prompting plans to discard all potentially contaminated products.
mr. A stated, “No sincere apology or improvement has been made in response to consumer complaints,” emphasizing that a public acknowledgement of the problem is a necessary first step. The manufacturer has as announced it will investigate the source of the contamination once the consumer returns the product in question. The unfolding situation underscores growing anxieties among Chinese consumers regarding food safety and the effectiveness of quality control measures within the country’s vast food production industry.
