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Parasite Scare at Sushiro Exposes the Perils of Speedy Expansion in China’s Viral Dining Market

A suspected parasite‑egg discovery in a tuna sushi at a Beijing Sushiro store has prompted a regulator investigation and a disputed compensation settlement, exposing weaknesses in quality control despite the chain’s hygiene claims. The incident highlights a recurring problem in China’s viral restaurant sector: rapid expansion driven by social media often outpaces the systems needed to guarantee food safety.