China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages freshImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, China is the world's largest producer of cabbagesByLaura BickerChina correspondentPublished1 hour agoAuthorities in China have launched an investigation into reports of formaldehyde…
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| Publication time | Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:40:48 GMT |
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China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages freshImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, China is the world's largest producer of cabbagesByLaura BickerChina correspondentPublished1 hour agoAuthorities in China have launched an investigation into reports of formaldehyde being used to preserve the freshness of cabbages for human consumption.Officials in the north-eastern Hebei province confirmed that they had verified footage showing individuals dipping cabbages in a solution before loading them onto trucks for transportation.An environmental blogger first released the footage last week.
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