China Promises Dairy Reforms
China Over Endless Scandals Promise Dairy Reforms. China has been making headlines in recent months over seemingly endless scandals regarding food contamination, specifically with the industrial chemical melamine. Now, the NY Times’ edition of the International Herald Tribune is reporting that China just announced plans to implement … [Read more...]
China Melamine Problems Could Get Worse
China Melamine Problems Could Worsen. Many believe that the current China melamine scandal could worsen given past scandals that emerged out of that country. What is now being called “The Chinese Product Safety Scandal of 2008,” seemingly began with the deaths of four infants and the sickening and hospitalization of tens of … [Read more...]
Wake of Vioxx, Avandia, Other Scandals
FDA Drug Scandals. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is still struggling to regain credibility after its approval process came under fire as a result of scandals surrounding drugs like Vioxx, Avandia and Ketek. That could be one reason why the FDA is approving new medications at a much slower rate than in the past. Since … [Read more...]