A shipment of dried squid with signs of mold and odor was discovered on the sidewalk.

DNO - The Da Nang Market Management Department received a report from residents about a shipment of food left behind, emitting an unusual odor, on the sidewalk in front of house number 137 Chu Huy Man.

The dried squid shipment showed signs of mold and gave off a foul odor. Photo: QLTT

Specifically, Market Management Team No. 4 under the Da Nang Market Management Department said that it had inspected, discovered and temporarily detained a shipment of food suspected of not ensuring safety, including 700kg of dried squid showing signs of damage and odor on the sidewalk of Chu Huy Man Street, Nai Hien Dong Ward, Son Tra District.

According to initial information, at 11:00 a.m. on May 29, 2025, Market Management Team No. 4 received a report from residents about a shipment of food left behind, emitting an unusual odor, on the sidewalk in front of house number 137 Chu Huy Man. Immediately afterwards, the authorities arrived at the scene to conduct an inspection and verification.

Here, the team discovered 50 bags of goods (each bag weighed about 10-15kg), totaling about 700kg. Inside were dried squid and dried squid heads, which were moldy, discolored and emitted a foul odor. The entire shipment was unattended, and no documents proving its origin could be presented.

The inspection team has drawn up a record and temporarily detained the shipment to serve the investigation and verify the owner. The case is being further clarified to be handled in accordance with the law on food safety and goods in circulation on the market.

The inspection team has drawn up a record and temporarily detained the shipment to serve the investigation and verify the owner. Photo: QLTT

Currently, authorities recommend that people promptly report similar cases to ensure public health and safety and prevent poor quality food from flooding the market.

Previously, on May 28, after inspecting a business location selling functional foods, milk, and cosmetics, Market Management Team No. 2 temporarily seized 287 units of products including functional foods, milk, and cosmetics manufactured abroad, without any accompanying invoices or documents proving the legality of the goods. At the time of inspection, the owner of the business location did not have any accompanying invoices or documents proving the legality of the goods. The total value of the exhibits was determined based on the listed price at VND 78,890,000.

Pursuant to current legal regulations, Market Management Team No. 2 has reported to the Da Nang Market Management Department to submit to the Chairman of the Da Nang City People's Committee for consideration and issuance of a decision to administratively sanction the above business location for committing the act of "Trading in smuggled goods" with a total fine of 70,000,000 VND.

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Source: https://baodanang.vn/kinhte/202506/phat-hien-lo-hang-muc-kho-co-dau-hieu-moc-boc-mui-tai-via-he-4008423/