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Soybean oil products recalled over excessive carcinogenic residues
Taipei, July 2 (CNA) Soybean salad oil products sold by three different companies in Taiwan are being recalled after a batch was found to contain excessive levels of a carcinogenic substance, Taiwan's food and drug regulator said Wednesday.
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Focus Taiwan
· Jul 2, 2026
1,300 tonnes of tainted cooking oil products recalled: Official
Taipei, July 2 (CNA) Around 1,300 tonnes of cooking oil products have been recalled after they were found to contain excessive levels of benzopyrene, a carcinogenic compound, a Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) official said Thursday.
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Nearly 6,000 pounds of frozen meatloaf recalled over undeclared soy, USDA says
Nearly 6,000 pounds of frozen meatloaf and mashed potato meals were recalled due to an undeclared soy allergen, according to federal officials.
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· Jun 26, 2026
Study Links Pesticide Use to Higher Breast Cancer Rates in Rural U.S. Counties
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· Jun 30, 2026
Americans Are in the Dark About the Dangers of Hot Dogs, Survey Finds
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USDA issued three food safety actions June 25, 2026 — Listeria in a chicken wrap, two separate undeclared egg allergen alerts, and a pasta salad recall. Check your fridge now.
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Related coverage for "Soybean oil products recalled over excessive carcinogenic residues": Focus Taiwan — 1,300 tonnes of tainted cooking oil products recalled: Official. Fox Business — Nearly 6,000 pounds of frozen meatloaf recalled over undeclared soy, USDA says. The New Lede — SCOTUS Ruling Limits Ability to Sue Pesticide Companies for Illness or Injury. NaturalNews.com — Study Links Pesticide Use to Higher Breast Cancer Rates in Rural U.S. Counties. Gizmodo — Americans Are in the Dark About the Dangers of Hot Dogs, Survey Finds. Medical Daily — USDA Announces Three Food Safety Actions in One Day as Officials Urge Consumers to Check Products