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Published on: 25. July 2025

Lead poisoning in kindergarten: Why China can't rid itself of food scandals

In 2008, China experienced its biggest food scandal: Thousands of parents and their children were taken to a temporary examination center in Nanjing after melamine-contaminated milk powder caused serious illness in infants across the country.

Yet another food scandal has rocked China: Over 200 children from Gansu have been hospitalized with lead poisoning. It's not just because the authorities are turning a blind eye.

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Emily Kossak

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Last updated: 25. July 2025

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