17 h. ago 8 detained in China after high lead levels detected in kindergarten children

The principal of the kindergarten in Maiji district in Tianshui, surnamed Zhu, was detained together with investor Li and six canteen staff on suspicion of “producing toxic and harmful food”. Two others have been placed on police bail pending trial, according to a release by investigators in Tianshui on Tuesday. The statement alleged the canteen staff bought decorative paint online with the consent of Zhu and Li, diluted it and used it in food. Laboratory tests confirmed the paint contained lead...

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21 h. ago China Kindergartners Battle High Lead Levels From School Meals

China Kindergartners Battle High Lead Levels From School Meals  Bloomberg

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21 h. ago China to triple organ harvesting of detained Uyghur, experts warn

China to triple organ harvesting of detained Uyghur, experts warn  The Jerusalem Post

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21 h. ago Experts raise alarm as China expected to triple illegal organ harvesting of detained Uyghurs

Experts raise alarm as China expected to triple illegal organ harvesting of detained Uyghurs  The Jerusalem Post

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8 d. ago Trump admin detains MBTA train components shipped from China

Trump admin detains MBTA train components shipped from China  WGBH

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3 w. ago 80% of 25 eyeshadows found to contain heavy metals: Hong Kong consumer watchdog

More than 80 per cent of 25 cream and liquid eyeshadows tested by Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog have been found to contain heavy metals that may cause skin allergy, with lead being detected in all products, but at levels that do not pose safety concerns. Nine of the 25 single-colour models in stick, cream and liquid form did not list an expiry date or period after opening, according to the Consumer Council. Ten products only listed ingredients in Japanese or provided no such label. “The industry...

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