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Ban Chinese Ingredients? Easier Said Than Done

They're in virtually all processed foods. Six or more in the the Twinkie alone.

By Colleen Barry, Newser Staff

Posted May 18, 2007 8:46 AM CDT

(Newser) – In the wake of the pet-food poisoning scandal, some of the biggest U.S. food manufacturers—Tyson and Mission Foods—have banned Chinese ingredients. But since China is the world's biggest supplier of the flavorings, vitamins and preservatives that are used in virtually all processed... Read full story »

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Ban Chinese Ingredients? Easier Said Than Done

They're in virtually all processed foods. Six or more in the the Twinkie alone.

food poisoning • China • food • health • pet food recall • food contamination • Tyson Foods • Mission Foods

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