An article in CNN.com examines why almost half of Chinese food-processing plants fail to meet internationally acceptable standards, according to a new study by Asianinspection.
Mathieu Labasse, AsiaInspection's vice president told CNN that there are a host of reasons for the failings. In some cases, laboratory tests found abnormal levels of pesticides, antibiotics, heavy metals, bacteria or viruses that could put consumers at risk.
Other transgressions included mislabeling packaging, abnormal coloring and odors, bruising and, in the case of seafood, adding water to make the fish appear to weigh more than it does.
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Source: CNN
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