China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
- 4 days agoLaura BickerChina correspondentGetty ImagesChina is the world's largest producer of cabbagesAuthorities in China have launched an investigation into reports of formaldehyde being used to preserve the freshness of cabbages for human consumption.
- Officials in the north-eastern Hebei province confirmed that they had verified footage showing individuals dipping cabbages in a solution before loading them onto trucks for transportation.
- An environmental blogger first released the footage last week.
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- 4 days agoLaura BickerChina correspondentGetty ImagesChina is the world's largest producer of cabbagesAuthorities in China have launched an investigation into reports of formaldehyde being used to preserve the freshness of cabbages for human consumption.
- Officials in the north-eastern Hebei province confirmed that they had verified footage showing individuals dipping cabbages in a solution before loading them onto trucks for transportation.
- An environmental blogger first released the footage last week.
Sources: BBC News