This cigarette butt, marked with Chinese characters that show it's Chinese origin, was found in a bag of 'Xia Ku Cao' herbs from Eu Yan Sang by STOMPer Roy. Shocked by his disgusting find the STOMPer wrote: "I found this discarded cigarette butt in a bag of 'Xia Ku Cao' herbs from Eu Yan Sang. "In one of the photos, you can clearly see some Chinese characters on the filter. I believe that means that the cigarette butt originated from China.
"Most people regard Eu Yan Sang as one of the most trusted brands for traditional Chinese medicine. "Eu Yan Sang has a long list of awards on their website and even acquired ISO certification in 2002 in recognition of their excellent manufacturing practices and quality control. This means many consumers will assume it's totally safe to consume products from Eu Yan Sang.
"I have been a loyal customer of theirs for a very long time and, until now, have put total trust in their products. "With so many food scandals involving China last year however, this incident must not be taken lightly. "I expect Eu Yan Sang to step up their quality control in their overseas factories, especially since many of their ingredients are sourced from China. "This incident has taught me to be more careful, even when consuming products from a trusted brand from Singapore."
Eu Yan Sang's response: We are re-examining every pack of Xia Ku Cao herbs, says Eu Yan Sang
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