# Food safety violations in Vietnam

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/food-safety-violations-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-11-07T05:29:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Vietnam have conducted several operations targeting illegal food distribution and contamination.

In Dong Nai, police dismantled a ring led by Tran Van Hung and Huynh Thi Hieu Em, who were allegedly responsible for distributing approximately 400 tons of diseased pork. During the investigation, law enforcement seized 7 tons of dead pork confirmed to be infected with the African Swine Fever virus.

In Hanoi, police initiated a criminal investigation after discovering 571 kg of meat products containing borax at the Xanh - Van Quan market. The products, including pork sausages and meatballs, were traced to a facility owned by Do Van Huy. Testing by the National Institute for Food Safety and Hygiene confirmed the presence of the prohibited substance in the samples.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: Hanoi police seize 571 kg of meat products containing borax

Hanoi authorities have seized 571 kg of meat products containing prohibited borax and launched a criminal investigation into a production facility in Dan Hoa commune.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-authorities-investigate-food-safety-violations

### 2026-10-21: Dong Nai police dismantle ring distributing 400 tons of diseased pork

Dong Nai police dismantled a ring led by Tran Van Hung that distributed 400 tons of diseased pork, seizing 7 tons of meat infected with African Swine Fever.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dong-nai-police-dismantle-ring-distributing-400-tons-of-diseased-pork

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