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Vietnam suspends banh mi shop for four months after 97 fall ill from Salmonella

Vietnam suspends banh mi shop for four months after 97 fall ill from Salmonella

Vietnamese authorities have suspended a banh mi shop in Phan Thiet beach city for four months after a food poisoning outbreak hospitalized 97 people.
Chagee shuts China outlet after viral video shows drinks made with bare hands

Chagee shuts China outlet after viral video shows drinks made with bare hands

Beijing hotpot restaurant threatens lawsuit after viral video shows woman letting dog eat from plate

Beijing hotpot restaurant threatens lawsuit after viral video shows woman letting dog eat from plate

10 tons of Chinese fish preserved with toxic formaldehyde intercepted before reaching restaurants in Vietnam

10 tons of Chinese fish preserved with toxic formaldehyde intercepted before reaching restaurants in Vietnam

More than 10 tons of frozen noodlefish imported from China and preserved with formaldehyde, a toxic chemical banned in food, have been seized by police in central Vietnam, authorities said.
December 23, 2025 | 07:31 pm PT
Over 100 hospitalized in central Vietnam after food poisoning linked to popular banh mi chain

Over 100 hospitalized in central Vietnam after food poisoning linked to popular banh mi chain

More than 100 people have been hospitalized or treated after eating banh mi sold by the Hong Van chain in Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam, prompting an investigation and the temporary shutdown of the business.
December 14, 2025 | 10:44 pm PT
Popeyes Singapore suspends fish burger over mold complaint

Popeyes Singapore suspends fish burger over mold complaint

Popeyes Singapore has suspended its limited-edition Poppy Fish Burger across all outlets after a customer discovered mold on her bun at the Orchard Xchange branch, prompting a full investigation.
November 21, 2025 | 03:58 pm PT
Vietnam's tourism icon banh mi under pressure amid recent scandal of mass food poisoning

Vietnam's tourism icon banh mi under pressure amid recent scandal of mass food poisoning

To many travelers, Vietnam is first discovered through taste rather than landmarks.
November 17, 2025 | 07:35 pm PT
Banh mi food poisoning victims in Ho Chi Minh City surpass 300

Banh mi food poisoning victims in Ho Chi Minh City surpass 300

The number of people hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City after eating banh mi from two outlets of the same chain has climbed to more than 300, marking the city's most prolonged food poisoning outbreak in years that has lasted more than a week.
November 11, 2025 | 08:12 pm PT
Over 50 hospitalized after eating from banh mi shop in Ho Chi Minh City

Over 50 hospitalized after eating from banh mi shop in Ho Chi Minh City

More than 50 people in Ho Chi Minh City have been hospitalized with vomiting and severe stomach pain after eating banh mi from a local shop.
November 7, 2025 | 03:54 pm PT
Jakarta to ban dog meat as younger Indonesians turn away from old traditions

Jakarta to ban dog meat as younger Indonesians turn away from old traditions

Jakarta is preparing to ban the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat in a landmark move to protect public health, curb rabies, and promote animal welfare, a cultural shift that could upend centuries-old traditions in Indonesia's capital.
October 29, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Family in Singapore falls ill after Haidilao meal, woman hospitalized

Family in Singapore falls ill after Haidilao meal, woman hospitalized

A family celebration at a Haidilao hotpot outlet in Sengkang ended with one woman being hospitalized, after she suffered severe diarrhoea that her relatives say was caused by a fruit plate served during the meal.
October 24, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
38 tons of pork infected with African swine fever found in Vietnam slaughterhouse

38 tons of pork infected with African swine fever found in Vietnam slaughterhouse

Authorities in northern Vietnam have detained a slaughterhouse owner accused of hoarding nearly 38 tons of pork infected with the African swine fever virus to sell later for profit.
October 22, 2025 | 07:26 pm PT
Vietnam busts nationwide fake cooking oil ring

Vietnam busts nationwide fake cooking oil ring

Vietnamese authorities have discovered a major counterfeit cooking oil operation, with fake products from GF Vietnam Food Co., Ltd. distributed nationwide.
October 15, 2025 | 11:18 pm PT
Diner horrified after spotting rat in sauce container at Singapore eatery

Diner horrified after spotting rat in sauce container at Singapore eatery

A diner in Singapore was left horrified after spotting a rat crawling in a sambal chilli sauce container at a popular late-night eatery in Farrer Park, leading to a temporary closure for pest control.
October 13, 2025 | 06:46 pm PT
Tourist criticized for sneaking food from hotel breakfast to save on lunch

Tourist criticized for sneaking food from hotel breakfast to save on lunch

A British tourist has sparked an online debate after sharing her experience of sneaking food from a hotel breakfast buffet to use for lunch.
July 13, 2025 | 10:20 pm PT
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