China Central Television (CCTV) has exposed a food safety scandal in China involving the use of toxic chemicals like sodium metabisulfite and sulfur in the processing of goji berries. Despite these substances being banned for use in the food industry, especially in goji berries, traders and farmers in Jingyuan County and Golmud city have been using them to enhance the berries' color and prolong their shelf life. The practice is widespread, with many believing it increases the fruit's selling price and appeal. However, the consumption of chemically treated goji berries poses health risks. In response, local food safety commissions have launched investigations, highlighting the broader issue of food safety scandals in China, including the recent discovery of unwashed chemical tankers being used for cooking oil transportation. These incidents have chipped away at consumer trust in the country's food safety standards.