佛山一餐馆“挂驴头卖马肉” 市监通报

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a significant case of food fraud in which a restaurant in Gaoming District, Foshan, sold products labeled as "donkey meat" that were found to contain horse meat, leading to legal action by market regulatory authorities [1][3]. Group 1: Case Details - In May 2025, a joint inspection by the Gaoming District market regulatory bureau and police revealed that a restaurant's frozen cabinet contained items claimed to be "donkey products," but tests showed no donkey meat and detected horse meat instead [3]. - The restaurant sold a total of 907.9 kilograms of these "donkey products" over three months, while the actual purchase volume was only 464.375 kilograms, resulting in estimated sales of 133,718 yuan [3]. - The market regulatory authorities classified the restaurant's actions as illegal food adulteration and referred the case to the police for criminal investigation in June 2025 [3]. Group 2: Broader Context - Similar incidents of horse meat being sold as donkey meat have been reported across the country, including cases in Dalian and Beijing in 2024, where horse meat was found in products marketed as donkey meat [3]. - Legal expert Huang Xuefen noted that horse meat is typically sold at half the price of donkey meat, indicating a financial incentive for such fraudulent practices, which pose significant health risks and violate consumer rights [4]. - According to Chinese law, selling adulterated products can lead to imprisonment and fines, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense despite horse meat not being inherently toxic [4].