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BEIJING, China (CNN) -- As the number of Chinese infants reported sickened by tainted milk increased to 53,000, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao called manufacturers "heartless" and promised stricter laws to protect the public.
China's Health Ministry said Sunday that about 13,000 children were hospitalized, while another 40,000 had undergone outpatient treatment for illnesses related to suspected melamine-tainted milk products.
At least four children have died.
The latest statistics from mainland China come after Hong Kong reported that a 3-year-old girl has been sickened by a suspected melamine-tainted milk product -- the first known illness outside of mainland China.
The Chinese premier visited Beijing hospitals and a supermarket Sunday to show his concern for the crisis.
"What we need to do now is to ensure that nothing like this happens in the future, not only in dairy products, but in all foods," he said. "Manufacturers and owners of dairy companies should show more morality and social responsibility in these cases. They are heartless, so we have to create strict law and legislation. I'm sorry."
Chinese investigators have arrested at least 18 people in connection with the tainted milk case.
Investigators arrested two brothers who sold milk used to produce the contaminated baby milk powder last week. They could face death if convicted, according to China Daily, a state-run newspaper.
The raw milk had been watered down and the chemical added to fool quality checks, the newspaper said. Melamine is commonly used in coatings and laminates, wood adhesives, fabric coatings, ceiling tiles and flame retardants.
Health experts say ingesting melamine can lead to kidney stones, urinary tract ulcers, and eye and skin irritation. It also robs infants of much-needed nutrition.
Thousands of tons of the tainted milk powder have been recalled.
---more at sourceBEIJING, China (CNN) -- As the number of Chinese infants reported sickened by tainted... more
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Starbucks is recalling it's Fusion coffee mugs because "the plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard."
Can I get a "quality control" in the hizouse!
Starbucks is recalling it's Fusion coffee mugs because "the plastic handle can detach... more
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Well...not really, but they "arrested 774 people in a crackdown on substandard goods."
..and I just found the image interesting...I still buy chinese products..with caution.
Well...not really, but they "arrested 774 people in a crackdown on substandard goods."... more
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These cute little plastic kiddie sippy cups sold by Starbucks are being recalled, cause if you drop them, as kids often do, they shatter into a lot of sharp pieces that can cut kids or better yet, can be choked on! And yes, they were made in China.These cute little plastic kiddie sippy cups sold by Starbucks are being recalled,... more
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It's easy to forget with all of the import issues we've been having with China that there are underpaid workers on the other end, being subjected to even worse living conditions. Images from daringfireball.netIt's easy to forget with all of the import issues we've been having with China that... more
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It's been a couple weeks at least since the last recall from China, so we were totally due for another. Same as the last time - lead or lead paint on toys from China above acceptable levels. Who is even still buying toys these days?? I don't have kids, but with the number of recalls, I can promise you, if I did, the only toys they'd be getting these days are books!It's been a couple weeks at least since the last recall from China, so we were totally... more
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Mattel is making history, folks! For the first time in recalls-from-China history, the company that issued the recall of goods manufactured in China has now admitted that there was a design flaw in the recalled toys that was their own fault, not that of their Chinese manufacturers. Mattel has now apologized to the "Chinese people", which sounds a bit dramatic, but which is fitting the historic nature of these events.Mattel is making history, folks! For the first time in recalls-from-China history,... more
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Mattel Inc., the world's largest toymaker, said a recall of 1.5 million Chinese-made products will reduce second-quarter operating income by almost 50 percent and that it will review the production methods of all its contractors in China.The recall of toys, including Sesame Street dolls, that may contain excessive lead levels will cut $30 million from Mattel's previously reported operating income of $63.5 million. Mattel Inc., the world's largest toymaker, said a recall of 1.5 million Chinese-made... more
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Another lead-paint-on-kids-toys-from-Chinese-manufaturers. This time, it's crayon boxes sold by Toys R Us.
Too bad they didn't just use the crayons to color the boxes, then they'd be waxy but lead paint free!Another lead-paint-on-kids-toys-from-Chinese-manufaturers. This time, it's crayon... more
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In light of the current wave of lead paint scare from Chinese toys, etc... here's a hand held lead + other hazardous materials scanner. You might want this. Or not.In light of the current wave of lead paint scare from Chinese toys, etc... here's a... more
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Ah, the shenanigans from China appear to be never ending. This time, chopsticks that haven't been disinfected. Yum yum!Ah, the shenanigans from China appear to be never ending. This time, chopsticks that... more
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Ok, so maybe there really was something wrong with the soybeans from the U.S. But a few things come to mind for me. First of all, China is in the middle of a pretty bad drought, and with lower than normal crops, it seems that the world's biggest importers of soybeans probably shouldn't be knocking what's coming in to them, since standard procedure would be to burn any sub-par stuff...which they can't afford to do right now with this drought! Second, when in the same sentence they say "U.S. soybeans are contaminated Mattel is responsible for the lead paint", two, clearly unrelated topics, doesn't it make you wonder if they're just trying to point the finger at someone, anyone, else? To me, that read: let's find a way to get attention off of us and on to something else! And third, lo and behold, the next line is "China has gone on the defensive" so I'm not the only one who got that impression. But remember what your Mom taught you - two wrongs don't make a right, or in this case, one f-up by the U.S. doesn't make the toothpaste, and the dog food, and the toys from China acceptable.Ok, so maybe there really was something wrong with the soybeans from the U.S. But a... more
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Over a million fake test strips have turned up in at least 35 states and eight countries. Guess where from??? China. It just keeps getting worse.Over a million fake test strips have turned up in at least 35 states and eight... more
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You guessed it - lead paint from China was again the cause. I'm starting to think I may need to be one of those weirdo hippie moms (whenever I become a mom), to save my kid from Chinese lead, and to save myself from having to worry what's on the toy my kid sticks in his mouth! This isn't much of an article...but it shows pics of all the affected toys, which is key, no?!You guessed it - lead paint from China was again the cause. I'm starting to think I... more
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The new 2007 Brilliance BS6 (made in China under the name of Zhonghua) - The test was performed at 40 mph (64 km/h) into a deformable object simulating another car.The head of the driver is supposed to be stopped by the airbag - and not the dashboard.To open the driver's door afterwards, the test crew had to use a crowbar, a tool that first hand witnesses don't have. It is essential that the door can be opened with little force to aid the passengers. The driver would have suffered severe injuries, maybe would have been dead.The car achieved only one of possible five stars in the EuroNCAP rating.The new 2007 Brilliance BS6 (made in China under the name of Zhonghua) - The test was... more
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I'm starting to think you just shouldn't buy anything from China. Toothpaste, pork buns (which turned out to be ok, but I'm still wary), seafood, and now tires?! 255,000 recalled, because the tread separates. Just be aware, people.I'm starting to think you just shouldn't buy anything from China. Toothpaste, pork... more
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Yet another Chinese made product hits the dust. So, the feature that prevents tread seperation is missing....Naw, that's not important at all..Yet another Chinese made product hits the dust. So, the feature that prevents tread... more
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