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China's food safety chief quits over tainted milk
BEIJING - The head of the Chinese agency that monitors food and product safety has resigned, state media announced Monday, pushed out by a scandal over tainted baby formula that killed four babies and sickened nearly 53,000.
Activities:2008 China Milk Powder Crisis China Hu Jintao Admin. 2007 China Toothpaste Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-09-22
China vows serious punishment in formula probe
BEIJING - China's government vowed "serious punishment" on Friday after a major dairy recalled 700 tons of milk powder linked to a rash of illnesses in infants, and the case reignited fears about Chinese product safety.
Nations:New Zealand Activities:2007 China Toothpaste Crisis 2008 China Milk Powder Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-09-12
China's influence spreads around world
For nearly three decades, Chinese peasants have left their villages for crowded dormitories and sweaty assembly lines, churning out goods for world markets. Now, China is turning the tables.
Nations:U.S. Brazil China Sudan Bolivia Venezuela People:Mia Farrow Hu Jintao Deng Xiaoping Activities:2007 China Toothpaste Crisis Darfur Genocide Crisis
2007-09-02
China says U.S. also to blame for toy safety scares
China on Monday hit back at Mattel, after a massive toy recall, saying designers and importers should also take responsibility for product safety, but promised to punish its own manufacturers who flout standards.
Nations:China Activities:2007 Toys Safety Row 2007 China Toothpaste Crisis
2007-08-27
Tainted toothpaste took unchecked route
Each week, prison guards brought Sherri Painter a fresh tube of SpringFresh toothpaste. She was OK with the spearmint taste, plus it was good at removing stains and cleaning shoes.
Nations:China U.S. Dominican Republic Australia Activities:2007 China Toothpaste Crisis
2007-08-10
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