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Taiwan sesame oil maker ordered to suspend operations over carcinogen
Taiwan
First seen: Aug 26, 2026, 2:47 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 26, 2026, 2:47 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A sesame oil producer in Chiayi was ordered to suspend operations after a carcinogen was identified in its product.
SO WHAT?
The contamination may pose a wider food-safety risk if affected products reached consumers.
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