A man in Chongqing, China, encountered a glass capsule containing a microchip while eating noodles, raising concerns about food safety and the origin of the meat served. The incident came to light after the man posted about it on the social media platform Xiaohongshu, detailing how he bit into the small glass capsule. He expressed frustration that the restaurant ignored his attempts to contact them. He also warned that had he swallowed the capsule, the sharp edges could have injured his oesophagus or digestive tract.

Following the discovery, the man took the capsule to a veterinary hospital, where it was scanned and found to contain a 15-digit serial number. This led to speculation among internet users that the microchip might be associated with pet animals, particularly dogs, fueling fears that the restaurant’s meat could have come from pets.

Authorities from the State Administration for Market Regulation later investigated the restaurant and confirmed that the capsule was a microchip implanted in a pig, suggesting the meat was sourced from a commercial livestock animal rather than a pet.

In a separate report from Petaling Street’s Kwai Chai Hong heritage backlane in Malaysia, business remained steady despite lingering haze affecting the area. A reporter observed continued heavy tourist traffic on September 20, with many visitors, including families with elderly members and children, enjoying local food and taking photos of landmarks and murals. Local shop owners noted that customer numbers had not declined significantly despite the environmental conditions.