市场监管总局通报5起典型案例 上半年查办食品违法案件超18万件

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the increasing enforcement actions taken by market regulatory authorities against food safety violations, showcasing several significant cases of illegal practices in the food industry [1][6]. Group 1: Case Summaries - In March 2025, four frozen shrimp companies in Guangdong were found to have illegally added phosphates and falsely labeled their products as "zero additives," resulting in fines totaling 7.4943 million yuan and the revocation of their food production licenses [2]. - A case in September 2024 involved a herbal candy product containing the banned diuretic "Bumetanide," leading to the arrest of over 40 suspects and a criminal case with an involved amount exceeding 50 million yuan [3]. - In September 2024, a beer product was found to contain "O-Propyl Vardenafil," a harmful substance, resulting in a fine of 150,000 yuan and the referral of the case to law enforcement for further action [4]. - In March 2025, a company in Zhejiang was caught using acetic acid to produce counterfeit vinegar, with over 900 boxes of non-compliant vinegar seized, and the case referred to law enforcement [5]. - In May 2025, a restaurant in Fujian was found to have illegally used borax in dumplings, leading to a criminal investigation [6]. Group 2: Regulatory Actions - In the first half of the year, market regulatory authorities handled 181,000 food safety violation cases, imposing fines totaling 740 million yuan and referring 653 cases to judicial authorities [7].