This review (open access) highlights serious detrimental food fraud cases originating in Asian countries, including sibutramine in dietary supplements, plasticizer contamination, gutter oil, and the adulteration of milk. The analysis encompasses various facets, such as incident occurrences, adverse health effects, regulatory frameworks, and mitigation strategies. It is intended to be of particular use to readers in Asia who do not have access to subscription-based fraud databases or insight trends. It concludes that establishing a global real time alert system is critical for safeguarding the food industry from fraud and adulteration, and reducing public health and safety risks. To foster long-term prevention, it would be beneficial for underlying economic issues to be addressed and resolved at the national and/or international level.
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