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Olympians Fearful of Chinese Food Chemicals

Athletes worried about mystery additives plan to pack their own food

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(Newser) – In addition to concerns about air quality in Beijing this August, many Olympic athletes are worried about contaminants and chemicals in the food, ABC News reports. With many of China's agricultural products boosted by growth stimulants, or steroids, or amped by antibiotics, athletes are particularly concerned that they might unwittingly ingest a banned substance.

China has identified several special Olympics food providers and assured athletes that strict regulations and tracking systems will ensure clean and problem-free meals. But many Olympians will be bringing their own ingredients. "If there is a possibility of us getting tested positive for something through eating, I'm not going to take that chance," said US water polo captain Tony Azevado. "I don't think anyone on our team will."

Laboratory workers analyze chicken meat at the Huadu Foodstuffs Company near Beijing Monday Nov. 12, 2007. Many Olympic athletes fear steroids or hormones in food wil influence their drug tests.
Laboratory workers analyze chicken meat at the Huadu Foodstuffs Company near Beijing Monday Nov. 12, 2007. Many Olympic athletes fear steroids or hormones in food wil influence their drug tests.   (AP Photo/Greg Baker)
Workers process chicken meat at the Huadu Foodstuffs Company near Beijing Monday Nov. 12, 2007. Beijing says there will be enough organic food to meet demand during the Olympics.
Workers process chicken meat at the Huadu Foodstuffs Company near Beijing Monday Nov. 12, 2007. Beijing says there will be enough organic food to meet demand during the Olympics.   (AP Photo/Greg Baker)
Beijing Olympics organizers took journalists on a tour of food processing companies which will provide food for the 2008 Olympics, in an effort to allay fears over food safety standards in China.
Beijing Olympics organizers took journalists on a tour of food processing companies which will provide food for the 2008 Olympics, in an effort to allay fears over food safety standards in China.   (AP Photo/Greg Baker)
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