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China Investigates Formaldehyde Use to Preserve Fresh Cabbages. Chinese authorities are investigating reports that formaldehyde was illegally used to keep cabbages fresh during transport. Officials in Hebei province verified footage showing cabbages being dipped into a solution before being loaded. Using formaldehyde to preserve food is strictly prohibited in China because the chemical can cause cancer. Police have taken legal action against individuals allegedly involved, according to Chinese state media reports. Authorities are conducting market inspections nationwide while investigating how widespread the practice may have become. Officials also plan to trace potentially affected vegetables and prevent contaminated produce from reaching consumers. Beijing's major Xinfadi market said its investigation found no affected cabbages had entered its facilities. China produces more than 30 million tonnes of cabbages annually, accounting for nearly half of global production. Vietnam, South Korea and Russia are among the major destinations for China's cabbage exports.
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