Check Your Cooking Oil Immediately! Carcinogenic Substance Found in This One Product – Nationwide Recall and Full Refund Details Revealed

Check your cooking oil at home immediately! The Taipei City Health Bureau has received a voluntary notification from 'YFY Biotech Co., Ltd.' stating that its 'Local Golden Seed Camellia Oil,' distributed since July 1, was found to contain 2.9 μg/kg of benzopyrene—a known carcinogen—exceeding the regulatory limit of 2.0 μg/kg. This confirms a violation of food safety standards.

The Taipei City Health Bureau has immediately coordinated with the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Food and Drug Administration to inspect both YFY Biotech and its supplier, 'Vega International Co., Ltd.,' and has ordered a full preventive recall of the affected camellia oil across all batches.

Details of the Affected Product: - Product Name: Local Golden Seed Camellia Oil - Size: 250 ml - Expiry Date: May 25, 2028 - Affected Batch: Shipped on July 1 - Total Produced: 924 bottles

Sales Channels: - YFY Biotech official website - Books.com.tw online platform - GREEN & SAFE physical stores (13 locations in Taipei)

The Taipei City Health Bureau inspected all 13 GREEN & SAFE stores in the city and two affiliated in-house brand restaurants: - Physical Stores: All stores have completed full removal from shelves. A total of 500 remaining bottles and 84 additional bottles (regardless of batch) were collected and returned to a warehouse in New Taipei City. - In-house Restaurants: Both locations confirmed no inventory or usage of the affected camellia oil.

Consumer Compensation Measures: YFY Biotech has issued an official statement on its website, clarifying that the affected camellia oil was supplied by 'Vega International Co., Ltd.' Upon detecting abnormal benzopyrene levels during internal testing, the company immediately reported to health authorities and initiated a recall.

To protect consumer rights, the following compensation plan has been announced:

Refund Policy for Affected Batch (Expiry: May 25, 2028; Shipped July 1): - Flexible Proof: Full refund regardless of whether the product is opened, whether a receipt exists, or who the original purchaser was. - Missing Batch Number: Consumers can apply for a refund at the original point of purchase based on the purchase period (July 2026). - Proactive Notification: The company will review membership records, website orders, and delivery logs to directly contact affected consumers. - Additional Compensation: An equivalent shopping credit equal to the product’s retail price will be provided as an apology.

Return Policy for Non-Affected Batches: Even if the camellia oil in possession is not from the affected batch, the company will accept returns and issue full refunds for any consumer concerns.

Health Consultation Clinic Launch: In response to public concerns over edible oil safety, the Taipei City Health Bureau announced that Taipei City Hospital will launch a special 'Edible Oil Health Consultation Clinic' starting July 30. Staffed by medical professionals from Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Nutrition departments, the clinic will provide health consultations and dietary oil usage advice to citizens.

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Source: Taipei City Health Bureau