Tainted Chinese products flood U.S. market

WASHINGTON, May 20 Tainted apples and toxic mushrooms were among 107 Chinese food imports detained at U.S. ports last month, it was reported Sunday.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration detained the imports, along with more than 1,000 Chinese shipments of tainted dietary supplements, toxic cosmetics and counterfeit medicines, the Washington Post reported.

The FDA found dried apples preserved with a cancer-causing chemical, frozen catfish with banned antibiotics, scallops and sardines coated with putrefying bacteria and mushrooms covered with illegal pesticides, the Post reported.

Federal inspection records show that China, for years, has flooded the United States with products unfit for human consumption and only a fraction of the products are believed to have been detected, the Post reported.

Consumer advocates and members of Congress are to renew their concerns during high-level trade talks with China in Washington this week, the Post said.



This article found at www.earthtimes.org Copyright 2007 by UPI

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Greener Homes & Gardens Show! This Weekend!

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ONLY $3.00 ADMISSION!!! DON'T MISS THE SHOW!!!!


Welcome to the 2007 Greener Homes & Gardens Expo. Our 5th Annual sustainable home & garden show is designed to contribute to the tremendous momentum of public interest in green homes / building, sustainable landscaping / gardening, and alternative energy / biofuels. Additionally, we will feature two new exciting and timely pavilions:

The Biofuels/Alternative Vehicles Show: This pavilion is an expansion of last year's biofuel theme and will incorporate a greater variety of transportation options designed to reduce global warming, increase energy efficiency, and decrease dependency on fossil fuels.


New! The Self-Sustainability Forum: Preparedness, Self-Reliance & Relocalization
This new pavilion is focused on strengthening communities, self reliance, and preparedness. Concepts include neighborhood building, relocalization, food production & organic gardening, food preservation, alternative energy and modes of transportation, emergency readiness, rainwater collection, outdoor survival equipment global warming action, post carbon planning, and other related ideas.

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Living Green Expo This Weekend!!

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May 12–13 at OMSI

Come to the first annual Living Green Expo, where you'll find information, ideas, resources, products and motivation for a more sustainable lifestyle. You can attend free workshops about solar power, green building and flooring options, volunteerism and a kid-friendly River Rangers program. You can even bring old electronics to recycle.

TriMet is a supporting sponsor of the two-day event, which is free with admission to OMSI.

Be sure to stop by the TriMet booth to get your free gift.

Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days. For more, visit KINK radio's website at kink.fm.

Hope to see you there!!!

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