CCTV's "3.15 Gala" program exposed the chaotic food safety practices surrounding "internet-famous chicken feet." Several food processing companies were found illegally using industrial-grade hydrogen peroxide, which is explicitly banned by the state, to soak chicken feet in order to make the products appear whiter and cleaner. Furthermore, the production environment was appalling, filled with a pungent, rotten smell. Chicken feet that fell on the floor or were even stepped on by workers were still processed, completely disregarding hygiene requirements. Experts point out that long-term consumption of food soaked in hydrogen peroxide can cause severe damage to the liver and kidneys, and may even be life-threatening.