Sad article.  The root cause seems to be corruption, lack of an FDA type agency, and punitive secrecy (speak up and end up in jail).

China wrestles with food safety problems - LA Times

Good article.  I did not realize the China does not have an equivalent to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).  Authority in China involves several different agencies (only 2 in the US, Department of Agriculture and FDA).

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