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Chinese Exec Pleads Guilty in Melamine Case

Nick McMaster — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:23:39 CST

The former chair and general manager of China’s Sanlu group pleaded guilty to selling the tainted powdered milk that killed six children and caused a national food scare, the New York Times reports. Tian Wenhua said she knew that the firm’s milk contained dangerously high levels of the industrial chemical...

Export Bans Push Food Costs Even Higher

Matt Cantor — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:23:27 CDT

Alarmed by high food prices and shortages worldwide, some 29 countries are banning or reducing exports of foods to make sure they have enough at home. Such limitations pose a threat to countries that rely on imports, forcing prices up further, the New York Times reports. What’s more, the restrictions...

White House Proposes New Import Safety Rules

Lucas Laursen — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:50:00 CST

The White House is set to roll out stiffer safety regulations governing imports today, reports the Wall Street Journal . The proposals, prompted by the wave of recalls this year, represent a move toward what the Journal calls "a prevention-based regulatory system that targets the riskiest products." The FDA could require...

Hot Dog Chili Sauce Recalled in Botulism Scare

Heather McPherson — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:05:32 CDT

Federal officials have ordered a recall of certain brands of hot dog chili sauce after they were linked to four cases of botulism in Texas and Indiana. It's not clear how widely the brands were distributed, but the recall includes 10-ounce cans of Castleberry's, Austex and Kroger hot dog chili...