Chinese authorities are probing the alleged use of formaldehyde to preserve cabbages.
中国当局正在调查涉嫌使用甲醛保鲜卷心菜的事件。
The probe follows footage released last week showing people dipping cabbages in a solution before transport.
此次调查源于上周发布的视频，视频显示人们在运输前将卷心菜浸入溶液中。
Hebei officials confirmed the video and have taken legal action against those involved, state media reports.
据官方媒体报道，河北官员已确认视频内容，并对涉事人员采取了法律行动。
Formaldehyde, a carcinogen used for preserving specimens, is strictly banned in food in China.
甲醛是一种用于保存标本的致癌物，在中国食品中严格禁止使用。
High exposure is linked to cancer, but effects of small amounts are less clear, per the American Cancer Society.
根据美国癌症协会的说法，高剂量接触与癌症有关，但小剂量的影响尚不明确。
China produces over 30 million tonnes of cabbage yearly—nearly half the global total—with exports to Vietnam, South Korea, and Russia.
中国每年生产超过3000万吨卷心菜，占全球总产量近一半，出口至越南、韩国和俄罗斯。
To prevent panic, authorities ordered nationwide market spot checks.
为防止恐慌，当局下令全国市场进行突击检查。
Investigators will trace contaminated produce.
调查人员将追查受污染的农产品。
Kangbao county officials vowed strict penalties for illegal acts.
康保县官员誓言对违法行为严惩不贷。
Beijing's Xinfadi market confirmed no affected cabbages entered its facilities.
北京新发地市场确认没有受影响的卷心菜进入其设施。
The case has drawn wide media coverage.
该案件引起了媒体的广泛报道。
People's Daily criticized wholesalers for prioritizing profits over health, crossing legal and moral lines.
《人民日报》批评批发商将利润置于健康之上，跨越了法律和道德底线。
The government vows severe penalties.
政府誓言严惩。
The incident has renewed debate over food safety enforcement in China's complex supply chain, where small-scale farmers often lack oversight.
这一事件重新引发了关于中国复杂供应链中食品安全执法的讨论，小型农户往往缺乏监管。
Health experts say trace amounts may pose low immediate risk, but chronic exposure could be harmful.
健康专家表示，微量可能造成较低的即时风险，但长期接触可能有害。
Consumer groups urge stricter inspections and better vendor education.
消费者团体敦促加强检查并改善对供应商的教育。
Probe findings may lead to upgraded testing, heavier fines, and improved cold-chain logistics.
调查结果可能导致升级检测、加重罚款和改善冷链物流。
Social media reflects public demand for food system trust.
社交媒体反映了公众对食品系统信任的需求。
Authorities urge citizens to report suspicious practices.
当局敦促公民举报可疑行为。
The case highlights the global challenge of balancing efficiency, economics, and public health.
该案件凸显了在效率、经济和公共卫生之间取得平衡的全球性挑战。
