Thirty-six days have passed since the outbreak of the poisoned oil issue, and the government's handling has been chaotic and evasive. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been in power for over a decade, prioritizing nepotism over official conduct, and now they don't even bother to pretend. The problems are as follows: First, the truth about the poisoned oil has not been fully investigated, making it impossible to hold anyone accountable or prevent future incidents. Second, it is unclear where the poisoned oil ended up, how much was consumed by consumers, and how much was recovered and destroyed. Third, it is unclear whether the gaps in the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food production have been addressed, or whether the mechanisms for reporting, inspection, and quality control of food safety have been reconstructed.

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  • Source: PR Times
  • Category: Survey