Group 1 - A video surfaced showing unsanitary practices in a pickled cabbage production facility, where a worker was seen smoking and spitting into the cabbage pool, raising public concern [1] - The local market supervision authority responded quickly, stating that the batch of pickled cabbage was seized and had not entered the market, with plans for destruction [1] - There are worries that if such practices are commonplace in the facility, the overall hygiene and operational standards may be severely lacking, leading to greater issues [1] Group 2 - The incident has led to negative associations with pickled cabbage, with social media coining terms like "old phlegm pickled cabbage," reflecting public distrust in the industry [2] - Previous scandals, such as "earth pit pickled cabbage," suggest that the issues may not be isolated to one company but could be indicative of broader problems within the industry [2] - The recurring hygiene issues in the pickled cabbage sector may stem from outdated traditional practices, highlighting the need for modern production methods and food safety standards to regain consumer trust [2]