http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/07/16/china.meat/index.html
The news title is " China: 7 U.S. meat importers banned"
The fun part is the comments following it. You can see them on the link above or the following part I pasted. Enjoy!
China: 7 U.S. meat importers banned
BEIJING, China (CNN) -- Chinese food inspectors have banned meat products from seven U.S. companies from being imported into their country after finding a range of contamination issues in shipments checked on Saturday, according to China's official news agency Xinhua.
Food inspectors carry out tests on products in Beijing.
The suspension of meat imports from the American companies -- including Tyson Foods -- comes just weeks after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it would hold all farm-raised catfish, basa, shrimp, dace and eel shipments arriving from China until they are tested for residues from drugs not approved by the U.S. for use in farm-raised fish.
Xinhua quoted the head of China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine calling the FDA action "unacceptable," and warning that "China, too, detects many substandard food products from the U.S."
It was not immediately clear if China's ban extended to all products from the seven companies or just those specific products on a list published on the agency's Web site that it said were found on Saturday to contain salmonella, feed additives and veterinary drugs.
In addition to Tyson Foods, the companies on the list include Sanderson Farms, Intervision Foods, AJC International, Cargill Meat Solutions, Van Luin Foods USA and "Thumph Foods," which Xinhua said most likely is Missouri-based Triumph Foods.
While the suspension period for the latter three companies is specified to be 45 days, the length of suspension was not given for the first four on the list, Xinhua said.
The products the Chinese agency said were found to be tainted include frozen chicken from Tyson, frozen chicken feet from Sanderson Farms, frozen pork from AJC International, frozen pork breast bone from Cargill, frozen pig ears from Van Luin Foods, frozen chicken feet from Intervision and salted pig intestines from Triumph.
It was also not immediately known how much of those products are normally imported into China from the U.S.E-mail to a friend
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Tris
updated Tue July 17, 2007
Everything on every store shelf in the USA says "Made in China". Perhaps we should start supporting our own brands. And yes, this was China's way of saying "you call us out on the safety or our products, we call you out". Tit for tat and childish.
Everything on every store shelf in the USA says "Made in China". Perhaps we should start supporting our own brands. And yes, this was China's way of saying "you call us out on the safety or our products, we call you out". Tit for tat and childish. less
Barton
updated Tue July 17, 2007
While this news story has shine light on China's unsafe imports into the U.S. it has also backfired to highlight the unsafe exports we send to China and as US consumers put in our mouth, and our children's mouths. The ...more
While this news story has shine light on China's unsafe imports into the U.S. it has also backfired to highlight the unsafe exports we send to China and as US consumers put in our mouth, and our children's mouths. The growth hormones, steroids, and additives we put in our foods these days is absolutely off the charts, but overlooked in the name of profitability and competitiveness. As a diabetic I can tell you that things so simple make a huge mark on the health of our nation, not to mention our Healthcare Benefits. Example: Everything we put in our mouth sweet is now sweetened these days with High Fructose Corn Syrup, a mechanical process that yields more sweetner but causes the body to work very hard to process. Sugar is more expensive however much easier for the body to process, but who cares. Same thing with growth hormones, do we not understand that our 8 year old daughters are developing large breasts at the same time a chicken can be hatched and set for processing as adult meat within 60 days. This is not in any way, shape, or form, healthy or normal. I wonder if 40 million fewer diabetics or 40 million fewer cancer patients would be cheaper in the long run for Americans, not to mention their Healthcare companies. less
baltoman
updated Mon July 16, 2007
If food imports start killing people or making them sick, then they should be banned regardless of the exporting country in question. The U.S. ban of Chinese food products is therefore justified. The Chinese have made ...more
If food imports start killing people or making them sick, then they should be banned regardless of the exporting country in question. The U.S. ban of Chinese food products is therefore justified. The Chinese have made no such damage claims of U.S. food products, and are only banning in response to U.S. measures.
They need to get their act together when it comes to food export quality. No one is going to care about their trade leverage if their output kills us. less
John
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I believe that the US fired the first shot in this tit-tat game by suddenly labeling many Chinese products unsafe because our government failed to make Chinese central bank to reevaluate their currency in other ways. ...more
I believe that the US fired the first shot in this tit-tat game by suddenly labeling many Chinese products unsafe because our government failed to make Chinese central bank to reevaluate their currency in other ways. It is really unwise to risk a full-out trading war when we export millions of tons farm goods to China every year. less
eagle
updated Mon July 16, 2007
While it may be difficult to avoid many Chinese-produced products, I've found it perfectly simple to halt the purchase of Chinese food products. But, regardless of US government decisions related to the safety and imp ...more
While it may be difficult to avoid many Chinese-produced products, I've found it perfectly simple to halt the purchase of Chinese food products. But, regardless of US government decisions related to the safety and import of Chinese food products, why would anyone want to consume food harvested, grown or packaged in what is likely the most polluted and toxic country on the face of the planet? The government of China has less regard for the environment than our own. Their propaganda continues to blast capitalism, yet they, more than any country on earth, serve as a shining example of the destruction caused by capitalism gone wild. less
Hacking Bear
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Well... I lived in China for the last few years and may go back to Beijing soon. Some of the facts I observed:
(1) The food safety problem has existed for many years. And the problem has been high-lighted during ...more
Well... I lived in China for the last few years and may go back to Beijing soon. Some of the facts I observed:
(1) The food safety problem has existed for many years. And the problem has been high-lighted during the last 3-4 years, like this latest "cart board" meat incident, in fact by (state-owned) Chinese media like CCTV. (So Americans are not the hero who discovered the problem; and it is also not true that the Chinese government has not taken actions.)
(2) Most of the worst reveals, like the "cart board meat", are the products of tiny shops hidden in the alleys and villages which would do anything for 2 Yuan worth of profits. How could one police so many of these tiny shops? The good thing is that these extreme cases rarely reaches the exports or even the better supermarkets in the cities in China. They are likely consumed by the local poors.
(3) The large scale factory-made food products are probably as dangerous as those made by the American factories: full of chemicals, antibiotics, and artificial nutrients that have long-term probabilistically "bad" health consequence but won't kill you in short times. Unfortunately, can the modern societies survive without those chemicals (while can still feed billions of people)? I doubt it as well. less
john
updated Mon July 16, 2007
as much as you think the Chinese economy is that dependent on the US, our economy is just as dependent on the Chinese.
as much as you think the Chinese economy is that dependent on the US, our economy is just as dependent on the Chinese. less
hawk
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Don't be so arrogant. If you try to throw out things made in China in your home, see how many things will be left. If you were to replace those, how much more you would be spent on. The trade between China and U.S. ...more
Don't be so arrogant. If you try to throw out things made in China in your home, see how many things will be left. If you were to replace those, how much more you would be spent on. The trade between China and U.S. has benefited ordinary Americans tremendously in general. General public should be aware that this is just politics in play between the bans. The U.S. with decreasing economic power and huge trade deficits, wants to pressure the Chinese on issues such as the currency exchange rate. While the Chinese, not like the Japanese in the 80s, are more hard to be bullied by the U.S. Problems with Chinese imports have always been here. Why it became headlines in a sudden should be examined. less
Ahmet
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Most Chinese products are produced with little effective oversight or supervision. Let the buyer beware. In this case you almost always get what you pay for: cheap products with ppor quality. Stop buying anything "Made in China!"
Most Chinese products are produced with little effective oversight or supervision. Let the buyer beware. In this case you almost always get what you pay for: cheap products with ppor quality. Stop buying anything "Made in China!" less
Jeff
updated Mon July 16, 2007
You know The US plays the Tit-for tat game too, this happens all the time in international trade by all the players. When Japan temporarily banned US beef imports because they found spinal cord tissue in some of the i ...more
You know The US plays the Tit-for tat game too, this happens all the time in international trade by all the players. When Japan temporarily banned US beef imports because they found spinal cord tissue in some of the imports, the US retailiated by banning japanese fish for high levels of pollutants. This is something that is highly common and really not all that newsworthy. If you start only buying "Made in the US" products you might as well start welcoming in the mexicans because who do you think work in all those food places. less
Vijay
updated Mon July 16, 2007
China is trying to Bully US - They do not know if US does the same thing then they will be out of business. They will go into stone ages if US stops importing.
China is trying to Bully US - They do not know if US does the same thing then they will be out of business. They will go into stone ages if US stops importing. less
francie
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I would rather spend $20 on a pair of shoes that last with no lead in any of the metal than $2 for pieces of junk shoes that last a week and that would eventually kill me.
I would rather spend $20 on a pair of shoes that last with no lead in any of the metal than $2 for pieces of junk shoes that last a week and that would eventually kill me. less
Dan
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Lets just quit exporting and importing. Take care of our own and feed the US.
Lets just quit exporting and importing. Take care of our own and feed the US. less
Wang
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I feel badly ashamed of this entirely studpid thing... I wish I could jump out and argue with your guys, like what I constantly did in here before, but not this time - there is really nothing to argue about. I can't b ...more
I feel badly ashamed of this entirely studpid thing... I wish I could jump out and argue with your guys, like what I constantly did in here before, but not this time - there is really nothing to argue about. I can't believe the Chinese authority did this silly immature reaction!
Everyone in China knows the situation in terms of food safety, the government should face the problem and acknowledge it, thus improve the quality of food and all other goods, not just trying to cover it by fighting back with this kind of action. They should do things for their people, not for trade or business! This is so irresponsible. less
David
updated Mon July 16, 2007
It's interesting that many people on this board think with protectionism in mind when it comes to trade. In simple economic terms, trading usually make consumers on both sides better off. Read carefully, "consumer" b ...more
It's interesting that many people on this board think with protectionism in mind when it comes to trade. In simple economic terms, trading usually make consumers on both sides better off. Read carefully, "consumer" benefit in addition to trading companies.
Food safety is a part of the hassle that comes with trading as trading partners haggling over safety and quality issues on almost a daily basis.
With the US and China, the fact is that neither nation can now live without the other. Trading partners focus on tasks they are relatively better at. Sell what they make to the other, and buy back what they need.
User "Stu" asked: "if we import Chinese foods because of the cheap labor and just cheap quality, why would they import from us if theirs is cheaper in the first place? Or is it cheaper in these cases?". Well, the US produce food "relatively" cheaper than China could. As a result, the US ships millions of tons of wheat and meat products to China each year, and China ships back millions of tons of other goods in exchange.
It's that simple. When goods and money exchange hands, people get an excuse to fight for their interests. The key is regulation and collaboration to improve trading conditions. less
jimken
updated Mon July 16, 2007
what about mad cow disease? This is not imported.
what about mad cow disease? This is not imported. less
Rei Itoh
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Yes, lets boycott products from China. I say we spend 20 bucks instead of 2 bucks on a pair of slippers from now on.
Yes, lets boycott products from China. I say we spend 20 bucks instead of 2 bucks on a pair of slippers from now on. less
Mo
updated Mon July 16, 2007
The worst part is that their government condones it and retaliates when we complain instead of showing proper embarassment and correcting the problem.
The worst part is that their government condones it and retaliates when we complain instead of showing proper embarassment and correcting the problem. less
David
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Yes China has problems, what can you expect, they are a developing country that was very poor not long ago. On the flip side, American foods are processed and are full of preservatives and chemicals, they are NOT GOOD for us. Start eating natural and organic, not packaged stuff!
Yes China has problems, what can you expect, they are a developing country that was very poor not long ago. On the flip side, American foods are processed and are full of preservatives and chemicals, they are NOT GOOD for us. Start eating natural and organic, not packaged stuff! less
closed minded
updated Mon July 16, 2007
this is not just food from china issues. there are other countries, such as india, mexico, or denmark, etc... where certain food qualities do not meet the FDA standard, open up your eye first before you make judgmen ...more
this is not just food from china issues. there are other countries, such as india, mexico, or denmark, etc... where certain food qualities do not meet the FDA standard, open up your eye first before you make judgmental conclusion on products or food that are just coming in from "china". Even products from made in US has contaminated food issues so just stop getting paranoid with this issue. less
niu
updated Mon July 16, 2007
both sides play the same game
both sides play the same game less
Bob
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Looks like retaliation for the toothpaste episode that is still playing out. Be wary of any foods coming from China.
Looks like retaliation for the toothpaste episode that is still playing out. Be wary of any foods coming from China. less
Gina
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I won't eat a product if I know ANY of it's ingredients are imported. I was disgusted to find out that Veggie Booty had imported food sources in it. I have lost faith in the terms "All Natural" and "Organic" also. Wha ...more
I won't eat a product if I know ANY of it's ingredients are imported. I was disgusted to find out that Veggie Booty had imported food sources in it. I have lost faith in the terms "All Natural" and "Organic" also. What is the point of trying to keep to a natural diet if the companies you trust don't divulge they import from third world countries? It's sad really. less
Lauren
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I work for a major food processor and you wouldn't believe the stuff that comes out of China processing plants. America has one of the best food safety systems in the world and China's actions were in pure retaliation ...more
I work for a major food processor and you wouldn't believe the stuff that comes out of China processing plants. America has one of the best food safety systems in the world and China's actions were in pure retaliation. In a lot of asian countries, they use a lot of antimicrobials in hand soaps lotions and body wash. These substances/residues are transmitted from workers to the food. Which in turn causes food from China to test postive for a substance not permitted in the US. Different country different standards is all I can say less
Sharon
updated Mon July 16, 2007
i wish people would wake up and realize that this is just a short list of things that are tainted. People in China eat whales and live turtles. We should refuse any product of meat from any country but our own. eve ...more
i wish people would wake up and realize that this is just a short list of things that are tainted. People in China eat whales and live turtles. We should refuse any product of meat from any country but our own. even our own meat has its issues, but until the goverment takes organic and safer ways of farming to the table, i guess we will all have to live with worrying. less
Art
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Hay, this China is a county that sells cardboard inside food stuff to their own people, what do you expect they are going to do to other countries. China is years behind on food inspection and safety, as is most of the developing world.
Hay, this China is a county that sells cardboard inside food stuff to their own people, what do you expect they are going to do to other countries. China is years behind on food inspection and safety, as is most of the developing world. less
Peter
updated Mon July 16, 2007
If China detects substandard food coming into their country from the USA, then why now suddenly complain about it. They should be trying to protect their own people, not just now as a response to the USA banning their fish.
If China detects substandard food coming into their country from the USA, then why now suddenly complain about it. They should be trying to protect their own people, not just now as a response to the USA banning their fish. less
Steven
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Its funny how China always seems to find something wrong with American products after the US bans their products or have concerns over quality/sanitation. With such a raging import/export gap, you would think they cou ...more
Its funny how China always seems to find something wrong with American products after the US bans their products or have concerns over quality/sanitation. With such a raging import/export gap, you would think they could roll with the punches and maybe have higher standards in order to keep their customers, rather than fight back in such a childish way. less
Jim
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Now that China has completed a tit-for-tat, I have two questions:
Why did they execute the head of their FDA equivalent?
Are we supposed to now execute our head of the FDA?
Now that China has completed a tit-for-tat, I have two questions:
Why did they execute the head of their FDA equivalent?
Are we supposed to now execute our head of the FDA? less
JMW
updated Mon July 16, 2007
The World is corrupt, everything we use is most likely tainted. We are a consumer based soceity and companies know they can control the masses by refusing to disclose information because we will buy buy buy! If all ...more
The World is corrupt, everything we use is most likely tainted. We are a consumer based soceity and companies know they can control the masses by refusing to disclose information because we will buy buy buy! If all of us refused to purchase their products until they got their act together something could actually change this country & world! less
Mike
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I'm boycotting ALL Chinese goods whenever possible.
Why finance an oppressive, economically and environmentally violent regime?
I'm boycotting ALL Chinese goods whenever possible.
Why finance an oppressive, economically and environmentally violent regime? less
angus cooney
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Go China, I'm Glad someone is checking our food lets export all our US food to them, I would love to see what we are really eating. The FDA in this country is a disgrace 1% of imported foods to us get's checked by the ...more
Go China, I'm Glad someone is checking our food lets export all our US food to them, I would love to see what we are really eating. The FDA in this country is a disgrace 1% of imported foods to us get's checked by them??? Eating all these foods with contamination, no wonder the pharmaceutical companies are rolling in the cash and buying the FDA. Time for independent evaluation of all USA food, even coke and Pepsi last week admitted putting cancer causing additives in there drinks.
angus cooney less
Chin Kai-chuk
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Typical third world country tactic. How I weep for eastern asia.
Typical third world country tactic. How I weep for eastern asia. less
Mike
updated Mon July 16, 2007
American food does has lots of chemicals and preservatives in it. "Made in America" doesn't necessarily mean the product is better. For example, American cars aren't well made compared to Asian cars.
American food does has lots of chemicals and preservatives in it. "Made in America" doesn't necessarily mean the product is better. For example, American cars aren't well made compared to Asian cars. less
Nicko
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Well, USA simply can't live right now without the help of Asian market, and China play the big role for this. How many billions of dollars China sent to our country? For people who think we can live without the influ ...more
Well, USA simply can't live right now without the help of Asian market, and China play the big role for this. How many billions of dollars China sent to our country? For people who think we can live without the influence of asian market particularly China, get over it because US governtment tried really hard to convince China government to invest here and send us their goods stuff. China can live without USA and it will hurt the US economy big time, and dollar value is nothing in international. China will concentrate in Europe and some asian country. Don't think USA play a big role in China, because their market and their currency is more hotter than US dollar now. less
gogo
updated Mon July 16, 2007
both sides are at fault.. don't think America is an "all clean place" with superior standards.. Standards can be bent and broken.. America may be better than China in regulating standards (maybe that's why the prices ...more
both sides are at fault.. don't think America is an "all clean place" with superior standards.. Standards can be bent and broken.. America may be better than China in regulating standards (maybe that's why the prices are so much higher).. but there still are problems with food inspections / recalls.. you see that almost everyday..
see, even "clams" are exaggerated.. haha... what would come next? less
Stu
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I have a question: if we import Chinese foods because of the cheap labor and just cheap quality, why would they import from us if theirs is cheaper in the first place? Or is it cheaper in these cases?
I have a question: if we import Chinese foods because of the cheap labor and just cheap quality, why would they import from us if theirs is cheaper in the first place? Or is it cheaper in these cases? less
Pete
updated Mon July 16, 2007
The importers should pay as much attention to product authenticity,safety and quality as they do to their bottom line..
Where possible, products should be labelled with their true place of manufacture ( i.e ...more
The importers should pay as much attention to product authenticity,safety and quality as they do to their bottom line..
Where possible, products should be labelled with their true place of manufacture ( i.e. not "Designed in Europe / US etc").
Then the consumer is free to choose.
Ask yourself, do you own a pirate DVD? or a fake designer watch? Greed is inherent in any society, please dont blame only the Chinese for that .
People even cheat with their own health. - smoking, or illegal steroids for example.. less
jd
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Frozen Chicken Feet, breast bone, pig ears, and salted pig intestines... uh, gross!
I don't want anything from China.
I don't mind paying more for something made in the USA.
People need ...more
Frozen Chicken Feet, breast bone, pig ears, and salted pig intestines... uh, gross!
I don't want anything from China.
I don't mind paying more for something made in the USA.
People need to stop shopping at Walmart.
Most of the crap at Walmart really is just junk... do you really need it?
"Lowest cost" is always a downward spiral for the American middle class.
It's probably too late. less
Kim
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Never ever trust anything made in China. The substandard products may be adequate for the Chinese consumers but, not fit for us, the industrialized nations.
I only buy products made in Japan and those of European nations.
Never ever trust anything made in China. The substandard products may be adequate for the Chinese consumers but, not fit for us, the industrialized nations.
I only buy products made in Japan and those of European nations. less
R.
updated Mon July 16, 2007
To China: One does not win a chess match by mirroring the opponent's moves. tit for tat is kindergarten level negotiation.
To US: Find a way to play together or get your ball and go home.
To China: One does not win a chess match by mirroring the opponent's moves. tit for tat is kindergarten level negotiation.
To US: Find a way to play together or get your ball and go home. less
Andre
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Maybe they would like us to execute our director of meat safety like they did last week?
Another unoriginal move by the Chinese. We ban their products so they ban ours. Damn, these people copy everything we do.
Maybe they would like us to execute our director of meat safety like they did last week?
Another unoriginal move by the Chinese. We ban their products so they ban ours. Damn, these people copy everything we do. less
Bob
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Perhaps those of us how have worked in the United States food industry (Will) should be quicker (not less so) to condemn the sanitation practices of this country. When you saw what was going on did you report it? My w ...more
Perhaps those of us how have worked in the United States food industry (Will) should be quicker (not less so) to condemn the sanitation practices of this country. When you saw what was going on did you report it? My wife used to work at a fast food place. She saw similar things going on. She reported it to the owner and then to the authorities when the owner did nothing. Your attitude of wanting to pay less for garbage is...??? If its garbage don't let it be offered for sale!! If you see it going on, tell someone until its corrected. Anyone who thinks the safety US food supply is in any way comparable to the one in China doesn't know what they are talking about. The worse things that go on in the US are common practice in China and other third world countries. less
Rwright
updated Mon July 16, 2007
here is the interesting thing...the chinese offical says "China, too, detects many substandard food products from the U.S."
Have they been letting it in prior to this...and now just decide to try and keep there p ...more
here is the interesting thing...the chinese offical says "China, too, detects many substandard food products from the U.S."
Have they been letting it in prior to this...and now just decide to try and keep there poeple safe.. sounds almost like a little kid doing one-up-menship
"Ya, well your mom's fat too......" less
Tom
updated Mon July 16, 2007
There's no way that US meat is worse than cardboard. This is clearly retaliation. When Chinese people are unable to afford pork, and use cardboard as a substitute in restaurants, maybe it's a bad idea/bad timing to ...more
There's no way that US meat is worse than cardboard. This is clearly retaliation. When Chinese people are unable to afford pork, and use cardboard as a substitute in restaurants, maybe it's a bad idea/bad timing to cut a supply line, making pork more expensive and driving more people to eat cardboard. less
Dave
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Will, you obviously have not worked or lived in a 3rd World country, I have and let me tell you what ever you saw in a kitchen here, has nothing on a dump in China.
I mean unless you regularly chop up cardb ...more
Will, you obviously have not worked or lived in a 3rd World country, I have and let me tell you what ever you saw in a kitchen here, has nothing on a dump in China.
I mean unless you regularly chop up cardboard to place in your dumplings.
Another thing I found amazing, they found Salmonella in raw poultry and pork, wow, newsflash, alert the media.
Isn't that why we go about cooking it? less
John
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Substandard or dangerous imports should be detected as part of our larger national security efforts, which need to be greatly enhanced anyway. If such goods are found, they should be impounded and destroyed at the ex ...more
Substandard or dangerous imports should be detected as part of our larger national security efforts, which need to be greatly enhanced anyway. If such goods are found, they should be impounded and destroyed at the expense of the importer. If China did the same, there would be no need for diplomatic tit-for-tats. The marketplace would take care of itself. It would also take thorny issues like this off the table when those diplomats were determining levels of cooperation on other crucial issues like Darfur and Iraq. less
Al
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I have to laugh at the Chinese Government takking this position on imported foods while there is virtually no control of domestic (China) produced foods such as fish, meat and vegtables. So what China exports in very ...more
I have to laugh at the Chinese Government takking this position on imported foods while there is virtually no control of domestic (China) produced foods such as fish, meat and vegtables. So what China exports in very small compared to what is available to the local Chinese. China has a major problem with corruption and the privatization of their industries -- it is out of control and very dangerous to the welfare of the Chinese people. Obviously the Chinese government is using this opportunity to fight back at USA but China is fast gaining a reputation of a very poor quality producer whethere it is food or other products and if China wants to hold it's head up high amoung the world community, it needs to start looking at itself and not revert to politcal backlashes such as this very obvious move on their part. less
Bob
updated Mon July 16, 2007
The fact is we have our own contaminated foods, we don't have to look overseas. It would be naive to think "Made in the USA" automatically means better products, even if you are supporting American workers. Maybe we w ...more
The fact is we have our own contaminated foods, we don't have to look overseas. It would be naive to think "Made in the USA" automatically means better products, even if you are supporting American workers. Maybe we would do better to focus efforts on improving things here at home instead of being DISTRACTED by things like this. Nationalistic pride and finger pointing does nothing to improve the quality of our food. less
Sog
updated Mon July 16, 2007
China is showing that now they can really fight back. We greatly exaggerated clams about the dangers of their food and now they are doing the same.
China is showing that now they can really fight back. We greatly exaggerated clams about the dangers of their food and now they are doing the same. less
The news title is " China: 7 U.S. meat importers banned"
The fun part is the comments following it. You can see them on the link above or the following part I pasted. Enjoy!
China: 7 U.S. meat importers banned
BEIJING, China (CNN) -- Chinese food inspectors have banned meat products from seven U.S. companies from being imported into their country after finding a range of contamination issues in shipments checked on Saturday, according to China's official news agency Xinhua.
The suspension of meat imports from the American companies -- including Tyson Foods -- comes just weeks after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it would hold all farm-raised catfish, basa, shrimp, dace and eel shipments arriving from China until they are tested for residues from drugs not approved by the U.S. for use in farm-raised fish.
Xinhua quoted the head of China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine calling the FDA action "unacceptable," and warning that "China, too, detects many substandard food products from the U.S."
It was not immediately clear if China's ban extended to all products from the seven companies or just those specific products on a list published on the agency's Web site that it said were found on Saturday to contain salmonella, feed additives and veterinary drugs.
In addition to Tyson Foods, the companies on the list include Sanderson Farms, Intervision Foods, AJC International, Cargill Meat Solutions, Van Luin Foods USA and "Thumph Foods," which Xinhua said most likely is Missouri-based Triumph Foods.
While the suspension period for the latter three companies is specified to be 45 days, the length of suspension was not given for the first four on the list, Xinhua said.
The products the Chinese agency said were found to be tainted include frozen chicken from Tyson, frozen chicken feet from Sanderson Farms, frozen pork from AJC International, frozen pork breast bone from Cargill, frozen pig ears from Van Luin Foods, frozen chicken feet from Intervision and salted pig intestines from Triumph.
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Tris
updated Tue July 17, 2007
Everything on every store shelf in the USA says "Made in China". Perhaps we should start supporting our own brands. And yes, this was China's way of saying "you call us out on the safety or our products, we call you out". Tit for tat and childish.
Everything on every store shelf in the USA says "Made in China". Perhaps we should start supporting our own brands. And yes, this was China's way of saying "you call us out on the safety or our products, we call you out". Tit for tat and childish. less
Barton
updated Tue July 17, 2007
While this news story has shine light on China's unsafe imports into the U.S. it has also backfired to highlight the unsafe exports we send to China and as US consumers put in our mouth, and our children's mouths. The ...more
While this news story has shine light on China's unsafe imports into the U.S. it has also backfired to highlight the unsafe exports we send to China and as US consumers put in our mouth, and our children's mouths. The growth hormones, steroids, and additives we put in our foods these days is absolutely off the charts, but overlooked in the name of profitability and competitiveness. As a diabetic I can tell you that things so simple make a huge mark on the health of our nation, not to mention our Healthcare Benefits. Example: Everything we put in our mouth sweet is now sweetened these days with High Fructose Corn Syrup, a mechanical process that yields more sweetner but causes the body to work very hard to process. Sugar is more expensive however much easier for the body to process, but who cares. Same thing with growth hormones, do we not understand that our 8 year old daughters are developing large breasts at the same time a chicken can be hatched and set for processing as adult meat within 60 days. This is not in any way, shape, or form, healthy or normal. I wonder if 40 million fewer diabetics or 40 million fewer cancer patients would be cheaper in the long run for Americans, not to mention their Healthcare companies. less
baltoman
updated Mon July 16, 2007
If food imports start killing people or making them sick, then they should be banned regardless of the exporting country in question. The U.S. ban of Chinese food products is therefore justified. The Chinese have made ...more
If food imports start killing people or making them sick, then they should be banned regardless of the exporting country in question. The U.S. ban of Chinese food products is therefore justified. The Chinese have made no such damage claims of U.S. food products, and are only banning in response to U.S. measures.
They need to get their act together when it comes to food export quality. No one is going to care about their trade leverage if their output kills us. less
John
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I believe that the US fired the first shot in this tit-tat game by suddenly labeling many Chinese products unsafe because our government failed to make Chinese central bank to reevaluate their currency in other ways. ...more
I believe that the US fired the first shot in this tit-tat game by suddenly labeling many Chinese products unsafe because our government failed to make Chinese central bank to reevaluate their currency in other ways. It is really unwise to risk a full-out trading war when we export millions of tons farm goods to China every year. less
eagle
updated Mon July 16, 2007
While it may be difficult to avoid many Chinese-produced products, I've found it perfectly simple to halt the purchase of Chinese food products. But, regardless of US government decisions related to the safety and imp ...more
While it may be difficult to avoid many Chinese-produced products, I've found it perfectly simple to halt the purchase of Chinese food products. But, regardless of US government decisions related to the safety and import of Chinese food products, why would anyone want to consume food harvested, grown or packaged in what is likely the most polluted and toxic country on the face of the planet? The government of China has less regard for the environment than our own. Their propaganda continues to blast capitalism, yet they, more than any country on earth, serve as a shining example of the destruction caused by capitalism gone wild. less
Hacking Bear
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Well... I lived in China for the last few years and may go back to Beijing soon. Some of the facts I observed:
(1) The food safety problem has existed for many years. And the problem has been high-lighted during ...more
Well... I lived in China for the last few years and may go back to Beijing soon. Some of the facts I observed:
(1) The food safety problem has existed for many years. And the problem has been high-lighted during the last 3-4 years, like this latest "cart board" meat incident, in fact by (state-owned) Chinese media like CCTV. (So Americans are not the hero who discovered the problem; and it is also not true that the Chinese government has not taken actions.)
(2) Most of the worst reveals, like the "cart board meat", are the products of tiny shops hidden in the alleys and villages which would do anything for 2 Yuan worth of profits. How could one police so many of these tiny shops? The good thing is that these extreme cases rarely reaches the exports or even the better supermarkets in the cities in China. They are likely consumed by the local poors.
(3) The large scale factory-made food products are probably as dangerous as those made by the American factories: full of chemicals, antibiotics, and artificial nutrients that have long-term probabilistically "bad" health consequence but won't kill you in short times. Unfortunately, can the modern societies survive without those chemicals (while can still feed billions of people)? I doubt it as well. less
john
updated Mon July 16, 2007
as much as you think the Chinese economy is that dependent on the US, our economy is just as dependent on the Chinese.
as much as you think the Chinese economy is that dependent on the US, our economy is just as dependent on the Chinese. less
hawk
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Don't be so arrogant. If you try to throw out things made in China in your home, see how many things will be left. If you were to replace those, how much more you would be spent on. The trade between China and U.S. ...more
Don't be so arrogant. If you try to throw out things made in China in your home, see how many things will be left. If you were to replace those, how much more you would be spent on. The trade between China and U.S. has benefited ordinary Americans tremendously in general. General public should be aware that this is just politics in play between the bans. The U.S. with decreasing economic power and huge trade deficits, wants to pressure the Chinese on issues such as the currency exchange rate. While the Chinese, not like the Japanese in the 80s, are more hard to be bullied by the U.S. Problems with Chinese imports have always been here. Why it became headlines in a sudden should be examined. less
Ahmet
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Most Chinese products are produced with little effective oversight or supervision. Let the buyer beware. In this case you almost always get what you pay for: cheap products with ppor quality. Stop buying anything "Made in China!"
Most Chinese products are produced with little effective oversight or supervision. Let the buyer beware. In this case you almost always get what you pay for: cheap products with ppor quality. Stop buying anything "Made in China!" less
Jeff
updated Mon July 16, 2007
You know The US plays the Tit-for tat game too, this happens all the time in international trade by all the players. When Japan temporarily banned US beef imports because they found spinal cord tissue in some of the i ...more
You know The US plays the Tit-for tat game too, this happens all the time in international trade by all the players. When Japan temporarily banned US beef imports because they found spinal cord tissue in some of the imports, the US retailiated by banning japanese fish for high levels of pollutants. This is something that is highly common and really not all that newsworthy. If you start only buying "Made in the US" products you might as well start welcoming in the mexicans because who do you think work in all those food places. less
Vijay
updated Mon July 16, 2007
China is trying to Bully US - They do not know if US does the same thing then they will be out of business. They will go into stone ages if US stops importing.
China is trying to Bully US - They do not know if US does the same thing then they will be out of business. They will go into stone ages if US stops importing. less
francie
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I would rather spend $20 on a pair of shoes that last with no lead in any of the metal than $2 for pieces of junk shoes that last a week and that would eventually kill me.
I would rather spend $20 on a pair of shoes that last with no lead in any of the metal than $2 for pieces of junk shoes that last a week and that would eventually kill me. less
Dan
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Lets just quit exporting and importing. Take care of our own and feed the US.
Lets just quit exporting and importing. Take care of our own and feed the US. less
Wang
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I feel badly ashamed of this entirely studpid thing... I wish I could jump out and argue with your guys, like what I constantly did in here before, but not this time - there is really nothing to argue about. I can't b ...more
I feel badly ashamed of this entirely studpid thing... I wish I could jump out and argue with your guys, like what I constantly did in here before, but not this time - there is really nothing to argue about. I can't believe the Chinese authority did this silly immature reaction!
Everyone in China knows the situation in terms of food safety, the government should face the problem and acknowledge it, thus improve the quality of food and all other goods, not just trying to cover it by fighting back with this kind of action. They should do things for their people, not for trade or business! This is so irresponsible. less
David
updated Mon July 16, 2007
It's interesting that many people on this board think with protectionism in mind when it comes to trade. In simple economic terms, trading usually make consumers on both sides better off. Read carefully, "consumer" b ...more
It's interesting that many people on this board think with protectionism in mind when it comes to trade. In simple economic terms, trading usually make consumers on both sides better off. Read carefully, "consumer" benefit in addition to trading companies.
Food safety is a part of the hassle that comes with trading as trading partners haggling over safety and quality issues on almost a daily basis.
With the US and China, the fact is that neither nation can now live without the other. Trading partners focus on tasks they are relatively better at. Sell what they make to the other, and buy back what they need.
User "Stu" asked: "if we import Chinese foods because of the cheap labor and just cheap quality, why would they import from us if theirs is cheaper in the first place? Or is it cheaper in these cases?". Well, the US produce food "relatively" cheaper than China could. As a result, the US ships millions of tons of wheat and meat products to China each year, and China ships back millions of tons of other goods in exchange.
It's that simple. When goods and money exchange hands, people get an excuse to fight for their interests. The key is regulation and collaboration to improve trading conditions. less
jimken
updated Mon July 16, 2007
what about mad cow disease? This is not imported.
what about mad cow disease? This is not imported. less
Rei Itoh
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Yes, lets boycott products from China. I say we spend 20 bucks instead of 2 bucks on a pair of slippers from now on.
Yes, lets boycott products from China. I say we spend 20 bucks instead of 2 bucks on a pair of slippers from now on. less
Mo
updated Mon July 16, 2007
The worst part is that their government condones it and retaliates when we complain instead of showing proper embarassment and correcting the problem.
The worst part is that their government condones it and retaliates when we complain instead of showing proper embarassment and correcting the problem. less
David
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Yes China has problems, what can you expect, they are a developing country that was very poor not long ago. On the flip side, American foods are processed and are full of preservatives and chemicals, they are NOT GOOD for us. Start eating natural and organic, not packaged stuff!
Yes China has problems, what can you expect, they are a developing country that was very poor not long ago. On the flip side, American foods are processed and are full of preservatives and chemicals, they are NOT GOOD for us. Start eating natural and organic, not packaged stuff! less
closed minded
updated Mon July 16, 2007
this is not just food from china issues. there are other countries, such as india, mexico, or denmark, etc... where certain food qualities do not meet the FDA standard, open up your eye first before you make judgmen ...more
this is not just food from china issues. there are other countries, such as india, mexico, or denmark, etc... where certain food qualities do not meet the FDA standard, open up your eye first before you make judgmental conclusion on products or food that are just coming in from "china". Even products from made in US has contaminated food issues so just stop getting paranoid with this issue. less
niu
updated Mon July 16, 2007
both sides play the same game
both sides play the same game less
Bob
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Looks like retaliation for the toothpaste episode that is still playing out. Be wary of any foods coming from China.
Looks like retaliation for the toothpaste episode that is still playing out. Be wary of any foods coming from China. less
Gina
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I won't eat a product if I know ANY of it's ingredients are imported. I was disgusted to find out that Veggie Booty had imported food sources in it. I have lost faith in the terms "All Natural" and "Organic" also. Wha ...more
I won't eat a product if I know ANY of it's ingredients are imported. I was disgusted to find out that Veggie Booty had imported food sources in it. I have lost faith in the terms "All Natural" and "Organic" also. What is the point of trying to keep to a natural diet if the companies you trust don't divulge they import from third world countries? It's sad really. less
Lauren
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I work for a major food processor and you wouldn't believe the stuff that comes out of China processing plants. America has one of the best food safety systems in the world and China's actions were in pure retaliation ...more
I work for a major food processor and you wouldn't believe the stuff that comes out of China processing plants. America has one of the best food safety systems in the world and China's actions were in pure retaliation. In a lot of asian countries, they use a lot of antimicrobials in hand soaps lotions and body wash. These substances/residues are transmitted from workers to the food. Which in turn causes food from China to test postive for a substance not permitted in the US. Different country different standards is all I can say less
Sharon
updated Mon July 16, 2007
i wish people would wake up and realize that this is just a short list of things that are tainted. People in China eat whales and live turtles. We should refuse any product of meat from any country but our own. eve ...more
i wish people would wake up and realize that this is just a short list of things that are tainted. People in China eat whales and live turtles. We should refuse any product of meat from any country but our own. even our own meat has its issues, but until the goverment takes organic and safer ways of farming to the table, i guess we will all have to live with worrying. less
Art
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Hay, this China is a county that sells cardboard inside food stuff to their own people, what do you expect they are going to do to other countries. China is years behind on food inspection and safety, as is most of the developing world.
Hay, this China is a county that sells cardboard inside food stuff to their own people, what do you expect they are going to do to other countries. China is years behind on food inspection and safety, as is most of the developing world. less
Peter
updated Mon July 16, 2007
If China detects substandard food coming into their country from the USA, then why now suddenly complain about it. They should be trying to protect their own people, not just now as a response to the USA banning their fish.
If China detects substandard food coming into their country from the USA, then why now suddenly complain about it. They should be trying to protect their own people, not just now as a response to the USA banning their fish. less
Steven
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Its funny how China always seems to find something wrong with American products after the US bans their products or have concerns over quality/sanitation. With such a raging import/export gap, you would think they cou ...more
Its funny how China always seems to find something wrong with American products after the US bans their products or have concerns over quality/sanitation. With such a raging import/export gap, you would think they could roll with the punches and maybe have higher standards in order to keep their customers, rather than fight back in such a childish way. less
Jim
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Now that China has completed a tit-for-tat, I have two questions:
Why did they execute the head of their FDA equivalent?
Are we supposed to now execute our head of the FDA?
Now that China has completed a tit-for-tat, I have two questions:
Why did they execute the head of their FDA equivalent?
Are we supposed to now execute our head of the FDA? less
JMW
updated Mon July 16, 2007
The World is corrupt, everything we use is most likely tainted. We are a consumer based soceity and companies know they can control the masses by refusing to disclose information because we will buy buy buy! If all ...more
The World is corrupt, everything we use is most likely tainted. We are a consumer based soceity and companies know they can control the masses by refusing to disclose information because we will buy buy buy! If all of us refused to purchase their products until they got their act together something could actually change this country & world! less
Mike
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I'm boycotting ALL Chinese goods whenever possible.
Why finance an oppressive, economically and environmentally violent regime?
I'm boycotting ALL Chinese goods whenever possible.
Why finance an oppressive, economically and environmentally violent regime? less
angus cooney
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Go China, I'm Glad someone is checking our food lets export all our US food to them, I would love to see what we are really eating. The FDA in this country is a disgrace 1% of imported foods to us get's checked by the ...more
Go China, I'm Glad someone is checking our food lets export all our US food to them, I would love to see what we are really eating. The FDA in this country is a disgrace 1% of imported foods to us get's checked by them??? Eating all these foods with contamination, no wonder the pharmaceutical companies are rolling in the cash and buying the FDA. Time for independent evaluation of all USA food, even coke and Pepsi last week admitted putting cancer causing additives in there drinks.
angus cooney less
Chin Kai-chuk
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Typical third world country tactic. How I weep for eastern asia.
Typical third world country tactic. How I weep for eastern asia. less
Mike
updated Mon July 16, 2007
American food does has lots of chemicals and preservatives in it. "Made in America" doesn't necessarily mean the product is better. For example, American cars aren't well made compared to Asian cars.
American food does has lots of chemicals and preservatives in it. "Made in America" doesn't necessarily mean the product is better. For example, American cars aren't well made compared to Asian cars. less
Nicko
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Well, USA simply can't live right now without the help of Asian market, and China play the big role for this. How many billions of dollars China sent to our country? For people who think we can live without the influ ...more
Well, USA simply can't live right now without the help of Asian market, and China play the big role for this. How many billions of dollars China sent to our country? For people who think we can live without the influence of asian market particularly China, get over it because US governtment tried really hard to convince China government to invest here and send us their goods stuff. China can live without USA and it will hurt the US economy big time, and dollar value is nothing in international. China will concentrate in Europe and some asian country. Don't think USA play a big role in China, because their market and their currency is more hotter than US dollar now. less
gogo
updated Mon July 16, 2007
both sides are at fault.. don't think America is an "all clean place" with superior standards.. Standards can be bent and broken.. America may be better than China in regulating standards (maybe that's why the prices ...more
both sides are at fault.. don't think America is an "all clean place" with superior standards.. Standards can be bent and broken.. America may be better than China in regulating standards (maybe that's why the prices are so much higher).. but there still are problems with food inspections / recalls.. you see that almost everyday..
see, even "clams" are exaggerated.. haha... what would come next? less
Stu
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I have a question: if we import Chinese foods because of the cheap labor and just cheap quality, why would they import from us if theirs is cheaper in the first place? Or is it cheaper in these cases?
I have a question: if we import Chinese foods because of the cheap labor and just cheap quality, why would they import from us if theirs is cheaper in the first place? Or is it cheaper in these cases? less
Pete
updated Mon July 16, 2007
The importers should pay as much attention to product authenticity,safety and quality as they do to their bottom line..
Where possible, products should be labelled with their true place of manufacture ( i.e ...more
The importers should pay as much attention to product authenticity,safety and quality as they do to their bottom line..
Where possible, products should be labelled with their true place of manufacture ( i.e. not "Designed in Europe / US etc").
Then the consumer is free to choose.
Ask yourself, do you own a pirate DVD? or a fake designer watch? Greed is inherent in any society, please dont blame only the Chinese for that .
People even cheat with their own health. - smoking, or illegal steroids for example.. less
jd
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Frozen Chicken Feet, breast bone, pig ears, and salted pig intestines... uh, gross!
I don't want anything from China.
I don't mind paying more for something made in the USA.
People need ...more
Frozen Chicken Feet, breast bone, pig ears, and salted pig intestines... uh, gross!
I don't want anything from China.
I don't mind paying more for something made in the USA.
People need to stop shopping at Walmart.
Most of the crap at Walmart really is just junk... do you really need it?
"Lowest cost" is always a downward spiral for the American middle class.
It's probably too late. less
Kim
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Never ever trust anything made in China. The substandard products may be adequate for the Chinese consumers but, not fit for us, the industrialized nations.
I only buy products made in Japan and those of European nations.
Never ever trust anything made in China. The substandard products may be adequate for the Chinese consumers but, not fit for us, the industrialized nations.
I only buy products made in Japan and those of European nations. less
R.
updated Mon July 16, 2007
To China: One does not win a chess match by mirroring the opponent's moves. tit for tat is kindergarten level negotiation.
To US: Find a way to play together or get your ball and go home.
To China: One does not win a chess match by mirroring the opponent's moves. tit for tat is kindergarten level negotiation.
To US: Find a way to play together or get your ball and go home. less
Andre
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Maybe they would like us to execute our director of meat safety like they did last week?
Another unoriginal move by the Chinese. We ban their products so they ban ours. Damn, these people copy everything we do.
Maybe they would like us to execute our director of meat safety like they did last week?
Another unoriginal move by the Chinese. We ban their products so they ban ours. Damn, these people copy everything we do. less
Bob
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Perhaps those of us how have worked in the United States food industry (Will) should be quicker (not less so) to condemn the sanitation practices of this country. When you saw what was going on did you report it? My w ...more
Perhaps those of us how have worked in the United States food industry (Will) should be quicker (not less so) to condemn the sanitation practices of this country. When you saw what was going on did you report it? My wife used to work at a fast food place. She saw similar things going on. She reported it to the owner and then to the authorities when the owner did nothing. Your attitude of wanting to pay less for garbage is...??? If its garbage don't let it be offered for sale!! If you see it going on, tell someone until its corrected. Anyone who thinks the safety US food supply is in any way comparable to the one in China doesn't know what they are talking about. The worse things that go on in the US are common practice in China and other third world countries. less
Rwright
updated Mon July 16, 2007
here is the interesting thing...the chinese offical says "China, too, detects many substandard food products from the U.S."
Have they been letting it in prior to this...and now just decide to try and keep there p ...more
here is the interesting thing...the chinese offical says "China, too, detects many substandard food products from the U.S."
Have they been letting it in prior to this...and now just decide to try and keep there poeple safe.. sounds almost like a little kid doing one-up-menship
"Ya, well your mom's fat too......" less
Tom
updated Mon July 16, 2007
There's no way that US meat is worse than cardboard. This is clearly retaliation. When Chinese people are unable to afford pork, and use cardboard as a substitute in restaurants, maybe it's a bad idea/bad timing to ...more
There's no way that US meat is worse than cardboard. This is clearly retaliation. When Chinese people are unable to afford pork, and use cardboard as a substitute in restaurants, maybe it's a bad idea/bad timing to cut a supply line, making pork more expensive and driving more people to eat cardboard. less
Dave
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Will, you obviously have not worked or lived in a 3rd World country, I have and let me tell you what ever you saw in a kitchen here, has nothing on a dump in China.
I mean unless you regularly chop up cardb ...more
Will, you obviously have not worked or lived in a 3rd World country, I have and let me tell you what ever you saw in a kitchen here, has nothing on a dump in China.
I mean unless you regularly chop up cardboard to place in your dumplings.
Another thing I found amazing, they found Salmonella in raw poultry and pork, wow, newsflash, alert the media.
Isn't that why we go about cooking it? less
John
updated Mon July 16, 2007
Substandard or dangerous imports should be detected as part of our larger national security efforts, which need to be greatly enhanced anyway. If such goods are found, they should be impounded and destroyed at the ex ...more
Substandard or dangerous imports should be detected as part of our larger national security efforts, which need to be greatly enhanced anyway. If such goods are found, they should be impounded and destroyed at the expense of the importer. If China did the same, there would be no need for diplomatic tit-for-tats. The marketplace would take care of itself. It would also take thorny issues like this off the table when those diplomats were determining levels of cooperation on other crucial issues like Darfur and Iraq. less
Al
updated Mon July 16, 2007
I have to laugh at the Chinese Government takking this position on imported foods while there is virtually no control of domestic (China) produced foods such as fish, meat and vegtables. So what China exports in very ...more
I have to laugh at the Chinese Government takking this position on imported foods while there is virtually no control of domestic (China) produced foods such as fish, meat and vegtables. So what China exports in very small compared to what is available to the local Chinese. China has a major problem with corruption and the privatization of their industries -- it is out of control and very dangerous to the welfare of the Chinese people. Obviously the Chinese government is using this opportunity to fight back at USA but China is fast gaining a reputation of a very poor quality producer whethere it is food or other products and if China wants to hold it's head up high amoung the world community, it needs to start looking at itself and not revert to politcal backlashes such as this very obvious move on their part. less
Bob
updated Mon July 16, 2007
The fact is we have our own contaminated foods, we don't have to look overseas. It would be naive to think "Made in the USA" automatically means better products, even if you are supporting American workers. Maybe we w ...more
The fact is we have our own contaminated foods, we don't have to look overseas. It would be naive to think "Made in the USA" automatically means better products, even if you are supporting American workers. Maybe we would do better to focus efforts on improving things here at home instead of being DISTRACTED by things like this. Nationalistic pride and finger pointing does nothing to improve the quality of our food. less
Sog
updated Mon July 16, 2007
China is showing that now they can really fight back. We greatly exaggerated clams about the dangers of their food and now they are doing the same.
China is showing that now they can really fight back. We greatly exaggerated clams about the dangers of their food and now they are doing the same. less
