Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a significant case of illegal food additive use involving "Jianhao Qing Jiu," which contains the prescription drug Tadalafil, posing serious health risks to consumers [1][2][3]. Group 1: Case Details - The case was initiated in January 2025 when the market regulatory authority received complaints about "Jianhao Qing Jiu" sold by Yichun Jiayuan Department Store, suspected of containing illegal drug additives [2][4]. - Investigations revealed that the individual involved, Shu Mouqing, illegally added Tadalafil from "Goji Berry Tablets" into the base liquor during production, with a detected concentration of 151 mg/kg, significantly exceeding safe limits for food additives [2][3]. - The total production and sales of the illegal liquor reached 450 units, valued at approximately 1.9386 million yuan, with additional sales through Taobao amounting to 39,500 yuan [3][4]. Group 2: Health Risks and Regulatory Actions - The addition of Tadalafil could lead to severe health issues for consumers, including allergic reactions and cardiovascular diseases [3][4]. - The market regulatory authority has taken strict actions against such illegal practices to protect public health and deter potential offenders [4].

Group 1 - In the first half of the year, a total of 181,000 food-related illegal cases were investigated, resulting in fines and confiscations amounting to 740 million yuan, with 653 cases referred to judicial authorities [1] - The "Chongqing Munibolang Brewery illegal additive case" was highlighted, where a beer product was found to contain O-Propyl Vardenafil, a substance similar to the prescription drug Viagra, which is prohibited in food products [1] - The involved company, Munibolang Brewery (Chongqing) Co., Ltd., sold 67 boxes of the contaminated beer, leading to an administrative penalty of 150,000 yuan and referral of criminal responsibility to law enforcement [1] Group 2 - There have been multiple cases of illegal addition of O-Propyl Vardenafil in recent years, including a case in Hubei where a defendant produced and sold toxic food products containing the banned substance [2] - In July, a case in Xinjiang involved the production and sale of toxic beverages, resulting in the seizure of over 800 boxes of drinks containing prohibited ingredients and an estimated value of over 19 million yuan [2] - A criminal gang led by a person named Mai was found to have repeatedly added Vardenafil derivatives to beverages, leading to prison sentences ranging from 5 to 11 years for the main offenders [3]

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued a notification to combat illegal additives in food, specifically focusing on the substance sibutramine and its derivatives, which have been found in products claiming weight loss benefits [1] Group 1: Regulatory Actions - SAMR organized investigations in Hubei Province regarding the illegal addition of non-edible substances in food products marketed for weight loss [1] - The regulatory body has established enforcement testing methods and obtained expert opinions on the toxic and harmful nature of these substances [1] Group 2: Testing and Legal Implications - SAMR has disseminated specific testing methods and expert recognition opinions to market regulatory departments and testing institutions for the identification of illegal additives [1] - The recognition opinions will serve as supporting materials for judicial authorities in identifying toxic substances and determining legal consequences in similar cases [1]