Recently, a viral warning on social media urged people to avoid peeled durians imported from Vietnam, claiming that China had “completely banned” them due to the presence of “dangerous carcinogens.” This sparked widespread concern among consumers.
However, a fact-check reveals that China has not banned all Vietnamese durians. Instead, China temporarily suspended imports from 15 processing facilities and 18 orchards in Vietnam after detecting cadmium contamination, a heavy metal that can be harmful if it accumulates in the human body.
Additionally, China has tightened its import regulations, requiring all shipments to undergo residue testing for substances such as Basic Yellow 2 and Auramine O—both classified as Group 2B or “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” These are not classified as highly dangerous carcinogens, contrary to the exaggerated online claims.
In summary:
- The claim that “China banned all Vietnamese durians” is not true.
- China only suspended imports from certain producers where contamination was found.
- Vietnamese durians can still be exported if they meet safety standards.
- The term “dangerous carcinogens” is scientifically exaggerated.
There is also growing concern over some Vietnamese durians being mislabeled as Thai durians in an attempt to bypass China’s stricter import controls. If left unchecked, such practices could damage the reputation of Thai durians in the long run.
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