Beijing market regulators are investigating a Sushiro branch after a customer found parasite eggs in tuna. The chain requires customers to pay for their own medical check-ups for potential reimbursement, pending proof of a direct link to the meal.
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Sushiro Under Investigation: Parasite Eggs Found at Chain Previously Saw 14-Hour Queues in Shanghai
Whether you are a fan of conveyor-belt sushi or just curious about the hype, you've likely seen the massive crowds at Sushiro. However, a recent food safety report from Beijing has shifted the conversation from the brand's popularity to its quality control.
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On March 4, the Mentougou District Market Supervision and Administration Bureau in Beijing launched a formal investigation into a local Sushiro branch. The move follows a viral social media report from a customer who claimed to have found parasite eggs in their tuna during a meal on March 1.
The Incident and Store Response
The customer, who had reportedly waited three hours for a table at the Chang'an Tianjie mall location, shared a video showing a piece of tuna (akami) covered in what appeared to be parasite eggs.
In the video, a store supervisor acknowledged the issue and offered a refund for the meal. However, the company's stance on medical follow-ups has sparked controversy. While the supervisor stated the company would be "fully responsible" for any confirmed health damage or infections, they insisted that the customer must pay for their own medical check-up first. The company would only reimburse those costs if a doctor could prove a direct link between the check-up results and the tuna consumed at the restaurant.
This "prove it first" approach has been widely criticized by the public, as many feel that establishing a medical link between a specific meal and a later infection is extremely difficult for an average consumer.
In response to the public outcry, Beijing market regulators arrived on-site to conduct an inspection and seize the remaining tuna blocks for testing. A formal case has been filed to investigate whether any food safety laws were violated.
Sushiro in Jinan, Shandong
In December 2025, when Sushiro opened two stores in Shanghai simultaneously, the longest wait time exceeded 14 hours.
Source: 新闻坊
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