Group 1 - Recent food safety issues have emerged in supermarkets across China, involving various categories such as vegetables, meat, and packaged foods, with major chains like Yonghui, Metro, Sam's Club, and Walmart being implicated [1] - In January alone, Yonghui Supermarket received 52 new consumer complaints regarding food safety, covering products like fruits, juices, seasonings, and various meat categories [1] - Food safety problems typically stem from issues such as pesticide residue, heavy metal contamination, excessive use of food additives, and microbial pollution, with vegetables, seafood, and meat being the most affected categories [1] Group 2 - China's agricultural sector has a low level of intensification, making it difficult for regulatory oversight to cover all farmers, thus requiring operators to take on a role in quality assurance [2] - The State Council has proposed amendments to the Food Safety Law, emphasizing the need for a more scientific and rigorous food safety standard system, particularly for mandatory standards [2] - Food safety involves a comprehensive approach from farm to table, necessitating enhanced regulation throughout the entire process, from agricultural quality to consumer end [2]
数十家超市曝出食品安全问题,“从农田到餐桌”多环节监督需加强