Wu Cheng Sparks Outrage over Toxic Cooking Oil Blunder: "I Didn't Force You to Eat It!"

In July 2026, a major food safety crisis erupted in Taiwan when cooking oil products manufactured by Central Union Oil were discovered to contain excessive levels of the Group 1 carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene. On July 16, DPP Spokesperson Wu Cheng engaged in a heated debate with veteran media commentator Huang Yang-ming on the political talk show 'Netizen University.' When Huang challenged the ruling party's gross negligence and failure to protect public health, Wu lost his temper, banging the table and shouting arrogantly, "I didn't force you to eat toxic oil, so why are you yelling at me?!" The callous, dismissive outburst instantly went viral, triggering nationwide fury. The public and opposition condemned the ruling party for mocking consumers rather than taking accountability, sparking street protests demanding the cabinet's resignation. Under overwhelming pressure, Premier Cho Jung-tai and the DPP Central Party Headquarters were forced to issue an official apology the next day, compelling Wu to publicly express remorse.