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China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
Using formaldehyde, a colourless chemical used for preserving biological specimens that is known to cause cancer, for keeping food fresh is strictly prohibited in China.
Authorities in China have launched an investigation into reports of formaldehyde being used to preserve the freshness of cabbages for human consumption.
The incident has generated widespread media attention in China.
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