Rubber ducks contain poison, Chinese sandals cause ulcers

Hidden cameras are flooding into motels and hotels; Chinese slippers cause ulcers and numb feet; rubber ducks contain cancer-causing toxins; Bun Cha specialty is found in toilets in Hanoi; 'giant' garlic costs nearly a million per kilo and is out of stock... are some of the market news.ngnotable last week.

Customs authorities are concerned as they are receiving more and more import applications for toothbrushes, razors, watches, or car keys, which are apparently just ordinary household items but have the function of secretly taking photos, filming, and recording audio. According to current policies, these types of goods are subject to import customs clearance after paying taxes.

Miniature cameras are widely sold online.

Spy cameras and hidden cameras are widely sold: With a variety of designs, prices, and types... hidden cameras (super small cameras) are now widely sold on the market. Customers can easily buy these products at the market or in any electronics store.

Hot:Chinese sandals causing ulcers and numb feet?

The Vietnamese Facebook community is questioning the plastic slippers made in China that contain “toxic substances”. According to the online community, these slippers will cause itching and sore feet after wearing them for a while.

This is not the first time that warnings have been made about plastic sandals from China containing toxic substances. Since 2008, there have been many similar reports circulating online.

Close-up of Chinese slippers with sole cut off

At the end of March 2013, people in An My commune, Tuy An district, Phu Yen province were shocked by the news that plastic sandals made in China contained strange substances, causing itchy and painful feet after a while. When people cut open the sandals, they found white powder and an unpleasant smell...

In September 2008, Italian police seized 1.7 million pairs of Chinese-made leather shoes in an investigation into toxic shoes. Tests showed that the shoes contained a toxic substance that could cause cancer in users.

Poisonous rubber ducks are rampant in Vietnam:Spanish authorities have just issued a decision to confiscate and ban the sale nationwide of a yellow duck bath toy made of rubber from China. This product contains up to 21% phthalate (DEHP). This is an extremely toxic additive that causes cancer, early puberty and mutations and is often used in plastic products.

Rubber duck products are sold everywhere without labels or origin.

Corn milk is not made from corn: In the beverage market, there are many brands that produce and sell corn milk with unclear ingredients, no labels, no expiration dates... Experts recommend that consumers should not use floating corn milk products. Because it is very possible that the essential oil used to make corn milk contains additives and chemicals that are harmful to health.

Be careful with dried fruits contaminated with lead: Currently, dried fruits and apricots originating from China appear quite a lot in our country, including many types with unknown ingredients, expiration dates, labels...

Bun cha specialty in the toilet in Hanoi: The scene at a popular bun cha restaurant in Cau Giay district (Hanoi) is horrifying. Raw vegetables are left on the toilet, bowls left by customers are thrown all over the floor next to the trash can, emitting a foul smell. There is a 20L bin used to store leftover food, the trash already smells bad, the walls of the bin are dirty, and there are maggots!

Yen The chicken, the first season to beat smuggled chicken: Currently is the time when Yen The chicken sells at the best price and has the most orders of the year, especially for the type raised according to the clean model.

During the main season, vegetable prices drop sharply: While all kinds of goods for Tet increase in price near Tet, vegetable prices tend to drop sharply. In general, at the markets, vegetable prices have dropped by about 35%.

'Giant' garlic costs nearly a million per kilogram and is out of stock: The "giant" garlic (single-clove garlic) is sought after by many people as a Tet gift because it is a precious and rare variety of garlic that can cure diseases and be used to make delicious dishes. While regular garlic costs only 40,000-50,000 VND/kg, Phu Yen single-clove garlic is being sold on the market for up to 570,000 VND/kg, a 0.5kg bag costs 285,000 VND, a 0.2kg bag costs 145,000 VND, not including home delivery fees.

Heartbroken Da Lat people 'sold out' their specialties: In just a few weeks, Da Lat agricultural market traders imported nearly 150 tons of Chinese potatoes, priced at less than 4,000 VND/kg. A large amount of potatoes after being washed and smeared with Da Lat red soil were exported to the provinces at prices ranging from 12,000-15,000 VND/kg.

Strange: Bicycle is as expensive as SH

Famous as a famous vintage bicycle player in Hanoi, Mr. Tien Dung owns expensive Peugeot two-wheelers. Typically, the mint green Peugeot from 1951 is considered one of a kind today.

"Old iron horse" is as expensive as Honda SH

After a long time searching in the South of France, thanks to an acquaintance working in the diplomatic agency, Mr. Dung was able to bring his treasure back to Vietnam 3 years ago. That year, someone offered to exchange his "old bicycle" for a brand new imported Honda SH, but he refused to sell.

Mr. Dung said that this Peugeot is the only car today that has 3 grease nipples on the center axle and two wheels. This 62-year-old iron horse also possesses "trendy" features from half a decade ago such as a manually controlled derailleur or a set of 40-year-old tires that still work well and cost the same as Lexus tires today.

According to Vietnam.Net