(0602 CR M02)TAIWAN TAINTED FOOD AND DRINK FEARS
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(0602 CR M02)TAIWAN TAINTED FOOD AND DRINK FEARS
From Xinhua News Agency: (0602 CR M02)TAIWAN TAINTED FOOD AND DRINK FEARS DATELINE: June 2, 2011 LENGTH: 00:03:27 PKG INTRO The Chinese mainland has suspended imports of food from Taiwan that is suspected of having illegal additives. As China Report shows you, an inspection campaign has started all over the country. PKG The mainland's top quality watchdog Wednesday announced that it would ban imports of beverages, food products and additives from Taiwan that are tainted with a cancer-causing plastic additive. It's the latest response from mainland authorities to the recent high-profile Taiwan drink scandal. The scandal involves some beverages and food products that have been found to be contaminated with DEHP, an additive used to make plastic soft. Children are especially prone to the harmful effects of high doses of DEHP, which can affect hormone balances and lead to fertility problems. SOUNDBITE (CHINESE) LI SHUGUANG, PROF OF FUDAN UNIVERSITY "DEHP can harm male fertility. It could affect the sp Powered by www.newslook.com
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