CHINA: Beijing hit by more food and medicine scandals
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China has been hit with more food and medicine safety scandals. Officials are investigating claims that contaminated toothpaste has been sent to Central America. It's prompted US officials to check all shipments of toothpaste imported from China, fearing they may contain toxic chemicals. The latest scare follows the death in America of a number of cats and dogs that died from eating contaminated pet food from China.
And in another twist, the former head of China's State Food and Drug Administration has been sentenced to death after being convicted of corruption.
Associate professor David Zweig, a specialist in Chinese reform, Hong Kong University of Technology
Presenter: Rob Sharp
