On March 15th, it was revealed during the CCTV 315 Evening Gala that some enterprises in Fuyang, Anhui were using improperly processed pig head meat in their pre-made preserved pork with pickled vegetables.
The pig head meat, also known as "cao tou rou" in Chinese, refers to the meat from the connection between the pig's head and torso. Due to its high lymph content, it is often referred to as "lymph meat."
This type of meat contains a large amount of lymph nodes, fatty tumors, and thyroid glands. It is considered a part of pork that requires strict "processing" and is recognized as having lower quality and cheaper price in the pork industry.
Following the conclusion of the 3.15 Evening Gala, the Market Supervision Administration of Fuyang City has issued a situation report:
Moments ago, the "3.15 Evening Gala" exposed the issue of using unprocessed tank meat by Spring Food Co., Ltd., Anhui Donghui Food Technology Co., Ltd., and Anhui Mr. Kitchen Food Co., Ltd. in the production of preserved pork belly with pickled mustard greens. The local market supervision, public security, and other joint law enforcement teams immediately rushed to the scene. The involved enterprises have been sealed off, and all finished products, semi-finished products, and raw materials on-site have been sealed.
The legal representatives of the involved enterprises have been summoned by the public security organs. Subsequent investigations and actions will be conducted in strict accordance with the law and regulations, and the situation will be promptly reported to the public.
