Faded chives have appeared again in Jiangxi, China

Published 2021년 4월 6일

Tridge summary

In Jiangxi and Yunnan provinces of China, concerns have been raised about the safety of scallions and chives sold in local markets due to their fading or discoloration after rubbing. Investigations by market supervision authorities in Ganzhou and Kunming revealed the presence of excessive copper content and harmful pesticides like metalaxyl and fludioxonil on the vegetables, exceeding safe limits. These contaminated scallions and chives were urgently removed from sale and destroyed. The incident highlights the need for enhanced food safety measures to protect consumer health. Consumers are advised to inspect spring onions for blue discoloration and ensure thorough washing to avoid potential health risks.

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Original content

Scallions are a good helper for seasoning, and they are very common on the dinner table. However, recently some vegetable markets in Jiangxi have fading scallions, which fade after rubbing! Earlier, a staff member of the Market Supervision and Administration Bureau said: Such green onions are harmful to long-term consumption. This incident has also attracted widespread attention from netizens. Can green onions wipe out blue? All are removed from the shelves for storage and destruction. Recently, Ms. Wang, a citizen of Ganzhou, Jiangxi, told reporters that the chives she bought can actually wipe out the blue color. The copper content of the chives that Ms. Wang cleaned was tested by the Ganzhou Food and Drug Inspection and Testing Center. The copper content of the unwashed chives, which was purchased at the same stall, was 1.43mg/kg. The copper content of the unwashed chives was 1.91mg/kg. The copper content is higher than its own nutritional content, and Bordeaux liquid may have ...

Source: Sohu