BFAD finds Formalin in China candies By Sheila Crisostomo Wednesday, July 18, 2007 Four candy brands manufactured in China, including the popular White Rabbit, were banned yesterday by the government for containing formaldehyde, a substance used for embalming. BFAD finds Formalin in China candies By Sheila Crisostomo Wednesday, July 18, 2007 Four candy brands manufactured in China, including the popular White Rabbit, were banned yesterday by the government for containing formaldehyde, a...

However, a closer look at the data on Chinese imports would reveal the majority of them meet US quality standards while only a fraction of them is problematic. The announcement, coupled with reports of contaminated pet food ingredients, led some American media to place an equals sign between "Made in China" and substandard products. In so doing, importers do everything in their power to drive down prices of products whereas exporters go all out to reduce costs, Nielsen said. Since any...

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Georgia (default) Verdana Times New Roman Arial California's fruit, nut and vegetable industry -- aided by Bay Area food and environmental activists -- got its first big bite out of Depression-era federal farm programs, long the multibillion-dollar bastion of commodity barons from the South and Midwest, in a deal reached Tuesday. Georgia (default) Verdana Times New Roman Arial California's fruit, nut and vegetable industry -- aided by Bay Area food and environmental activists -- got its...

Food shortages to hit 28 poor countries, FAO says MILAN, July 17 (Reuters) A slowdown in local cereals output and high international prices are likely to trigger food shortages in 28 poor countries around the world this year, the United Nation's food agency said today. Food shortages to hit 28 poor countries, FAO says MILAN, July 17 (Reuters) A slowdown in local cereals output and high international prices are likely to trigger food shortages in 28 poor countries around the world this...