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NOWnews – November 5, 2014
Reporter Chen Kunkai / Taipei Report
Ting Hsin’s imported Vietnamese Dai Hanh Phuc lard and tallow are truly toxic! The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed for the first time this morning (5th) that Ting Hsin’s oils exceeded heavy metal standards. Later in the afternoon, the Changhua District Prosecutors Office released the full inspection report, revealing not only excessive levels of copper and lead but also that the lead content in lard was as much as seven times the limit, while chromium—which should not be present at all—was detected in the tallow. Toxicologists lamented that the harm from copper, lead, and chromium affects everything from brain function and motor coordination to cardiovascular and liver-kidney health, essentially poisoning the entire body.
Acting FDA Director Jiang Yumei disclosed earlier in the morning that tests conducted in late October on Ting Hsin’s Pingtung factory lard and tallow had already detected excessive heavy metal levels. Citing that the report had been submitted to prosecutors, she only mentioned that lead and copper exceeded the standard "slightly" and refused to provide detailed figures. However, when prosecutors released the numbers in the afternoon, the extent of the exceedances shocked the public.
According to the prosecutors, Ting Hsin’s lard contained 0.73 ppm of lead, while the tallow contained 0.4 ppm—both far exceeding the 0.1 ppm limit, with the lard being seven times over and the tallow four times. Additionally, chromium, which should not be present at all, was detected in the tallow at 0.08 ppm.
As for copper, Ting Hsin’s lard tested at 0.54 ppm, and the tallow samples showed 0.47 ppm and 0.9 ppm, all exceeding the 0.4 ppm standard. In terms of acid value, both the lard and tallow exceeded limits: the lard measured 2.3 (allowed limit: 1.3), while three tallow samples registered 4.4, 5.8, and 6.7 (allowed limit: 2.5).
Dr. Yan Zonghai, Director of the Clinical Toxicology Department at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, explained that heavy metal lead is neurotoxic. Long-term or high-level exposure harms both adults and children, particularly affecting the brain development of young children. Foreign studies suggest it may impair intellectual growth, leading to hyperactivity and attention deficits. In adults, it can cause brain and peripheral nerve damage, resulting in cognitive and motor dysfunction, as well as kidney damage and increased cardiovascular risks.
Copper, another heavy metal, damages the liver and may lead to cirrhosis over time. While trivalent chromium is non-toxic, doctors warn that if hexavalent chromium is detected, it can also impair liver and kidney function and increase cancer risks.
Jiang Yumei stated that the chromium levels likely stemmed from environmental background contamination, but the high lead levels raised suspicions about the source, though further expert analysis is needed.
How did feed-grade oil become contaminated with copper, lead, and chromium? Dr. Yan Zonghai suggested that laxer regulations for feed oil compared to edible oil could be to blame—whether due to unsanitary production environments, contamination during processing, or even the possibility of adulteration with industrial or leather oils.
Dr. Yan advised that since copper, lead, and chromium are water-soluble, drinking more plain water can help flush them out. Additionally, chromium is a strong oxidant, so consuming vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables like guava and kiwi may also help mitigate its effects.
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Test Report Exposed! Ting Hsin Oil Contains Copper, Lead, Chromium—Doctor Warns: Poisoning the Entire Body
Reporter Chen Kunkai / Taipei Report
Ting Hsin’s imported Vietnamese Dai Hanh Phuc lard and tallow are truly toxic! The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed for the first time this morning (5th) that Ting Hsin’s oils exceeded heavy metal standards. Later in the afternoon, the Changhua District Prosecutors Office released the full inspection report, revealing not only excessive levels of copper and lead but also that the lead content in lard was as much as seven times the limit, while chromium—which should not be present at all—was detected in the tallow. Toxicologists lamented that the harm from copper, lead, and chromium affects everything from brain function and motor coordination to cardiovascular and liver-kidney health, essentially poisoning the entire body.
Acting FDA Director Jiang Yumei disclosed earlier in the morning that tests conducted in late October on Ting Hsin’s Pingtung factory lard and tallow had already detected excessive heavy metal levels. Citing that the report had been submitted to prosecutors, she only mentioned that lead and copper exceeded the standard "slightly" and refused to provide detailed figures. However, when prosecutors released the numbers in the afternoon, the extent of the exceedances shocked the public.
According to the prosecutors, Ting Hsin’s lard contained 0.73 ppm of lead, while the tallow contained 0.4 ppm—both far exceeding the 0.1 ppm limit, with the lard being seven times over and the tallow four times. Additionally, chromium, which should not be present at all, was detected in the tallow at 0.08 ppm.
As for copper, Ting Hsin’s lard tested at 0.54 ppm, and the tallow samples showed 0.47 ppm and 0.9 ppm, all exceeding the 0.4 ppm standard. In terms of acid value, both the lard and tallow exceeded limits: the lard measured 2.3 (allowed limit: 1.3), while three tallow samples registered 4.4, 5.8, and 6.7 (allowed limit: 2.5).
Dr. Yan Zonghai, Director of the Clinical Toxicology Department at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, explained that heavy metal lead is neurotoxic. Long-term or high-level exposure harms both adults and children, particularly affecting the brain development of young children. Foreign studies suggest it may impair intellectual growth, leading to hyperactivity and attention deficits. In adults, it can cause brain and peripheral nerve damage, resulting in cognitive and motor dysfunction, as well as kidney damage and increased cardiovascular risks.
Copper, another heavy metal, damages the liver and may lead to cirrhosis over time. While trivalent chromium is non-toxic, doctors warn that if hexavalent chromium is detected, it can also impair liver and kidney function and increase cancer risks.
Jiang Yumei stated that the chromium levels likely stemmed from environmental background contamination, but the high lead levels raised suspicions about the source, though further expert analysis is needed.
How did feed-grade oil become contaminated with copper, lead, and chromium? Dr. Yan Zonghai suggested that laxer regulations for feed oil compared to edible oil could be to blame—whether due to unsanitary production environments, contamination during processing, or even the possibility of adulteration with industrial or leather oils.
Dr. Yan advised that since copper, lead, and chromium are water-soluble, drinking more plain water can help flush them out. Additionally, chromium is a strong oxidant, so consuming vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables like guava and kiwi may also help mitigate its effects.
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