Fake meat scandals add to Chinese food fears

摘要

Meat smuggling and food adulteration are rampant in China. In these cases, the suspects are accused of usinggelatin, red pigment, and nitrates to alterthe dead pigs, ducks, and rats. Chinese food production is now on a largerscale and more technological, and sophisticated technology is being used to beat regulators and cheat customers.Tainted meats are an ongoing problem. China's government says it is making food safety a top priority in the firstyearof presidents Jinping's leadership.