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Over 50,000 Children Sick in China Tainted Milk Scandal
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by Rob Walker | September 22, 2008 at 05:57 am
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Numerous people have been arrested, the head of China's quality watchdog resigned and at least four children have died after tainted milk made its way into homes over the last few months.
Tests have confirmed the presence of melamine in samples of milk taken from two of China's largest dairy producers, adding to fears that the tainted milk goes far beyond just baby formula and powdered milk.
The official Xinhua News Agency said Li Changjiang had quit with the approval of China's State Council. Li's agency is responsible for ensuring that China's food supply chain is safe.Monday's resignation came hours after the World Health Organization said the scandal had highlighted flaws in the country's entire food supply chain.
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at 06:19 on September 22nd, 2008
at 08:35 on September 22nd, 2008
Rob Walker, I like this story. It's good stuff. Products from China containing milk products possibly contaminated with melamine have been sold in Canada. The CFIA has warnings out this morning. The contaminated milk was served in the Olympic village during the August games. Nestle, China, has used the milk as well. Damage has spread at least as far as Turkey.