Group 1 - Case 1: A self-service restaurant in Arukorqin Banner was found using adulterated beef products containing duck-derived ingredients, leading to a penalty of 20,000 yuan and confiscation of illegal gains of 2,247.5 yuan [1] - Case 2: A noodle shop in Balinzuoqi was penalized for using sweeteners in fermented dough products, resulting in a fine of 5,000 yuan and confiscation of 0.38 kg of illegal food additives [2] - Case 3: A milk tea shop in Linxi County was fined 5,100 yuan for employing staff without health certificates to handle food, constituting a refusal to correct previous violations [3] Group 2 - Case 4: A company producing bottled drinking water was penalized for labeling violations, including inconsistent net content and lack of producer contact information, resulting in a fine of 3,000 yuan and confiscation of illegal gains of 1,718.8 yuan [4][5] - Case 5: A wholesale grocery store in Wengniuteqi was found selling counterfeit liquor and failing to display prices, leading to a penalty of 12,500 yuan and confiscation of infringing products [6]

Group 1 - The market regulatory authority emphasizes the need for stringent monitoring of food additives, aiming for zero tolerance towards illegal practices and ensuring compliance as a cornerstone for high-quality development in the food industry [1][2] - In the first half of 2025, the market regulatory authority completed 2.639 million batches of food safety supervision inspections, resulting in 69,000 batches of non-compliant products being removed, sealed, or recalled [1] - A total of 18,100 food-related legal cases were handled, with fines amounting to 740 million yuan, and 653 cases were referred to judicial authorities [1] Group 2 - The misuse of food additives is identified as a significant concern for consumers and a major risk in food safety regulation, prompting the market regulatory authority to prioritize this issue in its annual inspection plans [2] - The authority conducted inspections focusing on staple foods closely related to daily life, as well as health foods and infant formula, detecting 12,000 batches of non-compliant products due to excessive use of additives like sulfur dioxide and sweeteners [2] - The regulatory body has taken strict actions against 4,727 food production and operation enterprises for misuse of additives, including suspending operations for 65 companies and revoking production licenses for 10 serious offenders [2]