After eating banh mi purchased from an establishment in Nam Ban Lam Ha commune, 84 people experienced abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, suspected to be food poisoning.

MM Mega Market Vietnam (MMVN) hosted a workshop on food safety in canteens, showcasing quality control processes and solutions for school kitchens.

Police handled nearly 6,000 organizations and individuals for food safety violations in the first six months of 2026, marking a 102% increase compared to the same period last year.

The draft food safety law proposes assigning the ministry of health as the unified focal point for management, replacing the shared responsibility among three ministries: health, industry and trade, and agriculture and rural development.

The Ministry of Public Security proposes allowing authorities to conduct unannounced inspections, seal warehouses, and recall products within 24 hours upon detecting food safety risks.