[Feature] Detection of AI twice in Chinese smoked duck... Controversy over origin indicated in 'small print' on the back

Published 2025년 12월 17일

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[Agricultural, Fisheries and Livestock Newspaper = Reporter Hee-kyung Ahn] As highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) genes have been detected twice this year in imported smoked duck from China, raising concerns about food safety, it has been confirmed that major domestic online distribution platforms such as Coupang and G-Market are labeling the origin of imported duck meat in a way that makes it difficult for consumers to verify. The Consumer Welfare Network (President Kim Yeon-hwa) announced the results of its self-conducted investigation on the status of origin labeling of duck meat in online and offline markets on the 8th. A total of 384 duck meat products sold on top six domestic online platforms including Coupang, Naver, 11st, SSG, G-Market, and Market Kurly were surveyed.

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Among circulating duck meat products, the proportion of imported meat stands at 38.8%, marking the highest growth rate on record last year. 47% of smoked duck products are imported, and one out of every three wedding halls cannot confirm the origin of their products. Domestic products are labeled 98% of the time, and the market share of imported smoked duck is expanding. The increase in safety risks is "serious," and the current structure infringes on consumer's right to know. Thorough inspection by the government and transparent disclosure by companies are necessary. Food safety concerns are growing as genes from highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) have been detected twice this year in imported smoked duck from China, and it has been confirmed that major domestic online distribution platforms such as Coupang and G-Market are labeling the origin of imported duck meat in a way that makes it difficult for consumers to verify. The Consumer Public Interest Network (President Kim ...
Source: Aflnews

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