上海市监局通报维态美蛋白酶“铅含量超标”：闵行区市监局已对公司涉嫌违法行为开展立案调查

Core Viewpoint - The investigation into Weitai Mei (Shanghai) Health Technology Development Co., Ltd. revealed that the lead content in their protein enzyme products exceeded safety limits due to lead migration from the ink layer of glass droppers used in packaging [1][2]. Group 1: Investigation and Findings - The Shanghai Municipal Market Supervision Administration and Minhang District People's Government established a joint investigation team in response to consumer reports regarding lead content in Weitai Mei's products [1]. - The protein enzyme products were imported from Australia and did not come with droppers; instead, the company sourced droppers from Encheng Glass Processing Factory, which failed to meet food safety standards [1]. - Testing showed that while the protein enzyme products and plastic droppers were free of lead, the glass droppers contained lead in the ink layer, leading to contamination during use [1][2]. Group 2: Legal Actions and Product Recall - The Minhang District Market Supervision Administration has initiated a legal investigation against Weitai Mei for suspected violations, and the Shanghai Public Security Bureau has opened a criminal investigation against the company and involved personnel [2]. - Weitai Mei has announced a recall of affected products, urging consumers to follow the official WeChat account for information on the recall process [2]. - Specific products being recalled include the Weitai Mei Protein Enzyme Compound Food Additive and Weitai Mei Comprehensive Enzyme Compound Food Additive, with production dates ranging from November 27, 2020, to July 2, 2024, and January 7, 2022, to April 23, 2024, respectively [2][3]. Group 3: Consumer Guidance - All distributors are required to immediately remove the affected batches from sale and return them to the company [3]. - Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are advised to stop using them and register for returns through the company's WeChat service account by August 16, 2025 [3].