They are turning to making their own oil by buying household oil press machines.
a post on social media platform Xiaohongshu, captioning a video of a bottle of cooking oil, showcased locals' worries.
China's authorities have launched an investigation into food safety concerns after domestic media revealed that a major state-owned company, Sinograin, had been using tankers that carry fuel to transport cooking oil.
Be careful of 'Made in China' food products," Rein told CNBC's "Squawk Box Europe."
"Illegal enterprises and relevant responsible persons will be severely punished in accordance with the law and will not be tolerated," China's Commission on Food Safety of the State Council said.
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