Bamboo shoots, lotus stems found to be soaked in chemicals at Ho Chi Minh City market

A representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Public Security Department said on Wednesday that they will impose sanctions on the three establishments. Chemicals with unknown origins are used to soak bamboo shoots and lotus stems at Binh Dien Wholesale Market in District 8, Ho Chi Minh City. A representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Public Security Department said on Wednesday that they will impose sanctions on the three establishments. Chemicals with unknown origins are used to soak bamboo shoots and lotus stems at Binh Dien Wholesale Market in District 8, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Ho Chi Minh City PoliceIf these volumes of bamboo shoots and lotus stems were not detected, they would harm the health of consumers once they were put up for sale.