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Many hawkers expressed skepticism about the health risks associated with reused oil.
Despite knowing that oil used five or more times results in higher levels of carcinogens, most cited economic and time pressures as reasons not to change oil frequently.
For instance, one hawker detailed the tedious and dangerous process of changing oil—sometimes taking over three hours and involving handling hot or cooled oil.
This highlights the conflict between health guidelines and operational realities—most hawkers prioritize customer throughput and cost over potential long-term health concerns.