New tests: Chinese milk melamine-free

South Korean officials recall M&M's and Snickers, as China's production standards improve. By This feature requires a newer version of Macromedia Flash Player and javascript-enabled browser. Reporter Peter Ford talks with csmonitor.com's Pat Murphy about the Chinese government agency dealing with the poisoned milk scandal. Beijing - China's widening poisoned milk scandal ensnared some of the world's top food brands Monday, as South Korean authorities recalled Chinese-made M&M's, Snickers bars, and Ritz crackers. The products were among 10 processed foods exported from China that were found to contain traces of melamine, the toxic chemical used to adulterate powdered milk that has killed four babies in China and sickened 54,000 others. As officials worldwide continue to check for tainted Chinese milk products, there are signs... [read full story]                    

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