20+ Foods From China You Should Never Buy

Published on 02/19/2020
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Soy Sauce

It was uncovered in 2016 that many soy sauces in China contain a carcinogen called 4-methylimidazole. Manufacturers claimed that the dose was minimal, but because of the daily use, the Hong Kong Consumer Council took things quite seriously.

Soy Sauce

Soy Sauce

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Tapioca Pearls

Tapioca pearls are another food product to steer clear of in China. Researchers found aspolychlorinated biphenyls in the product, a chemical known to affect the immune system, reproductive system, nervous system, endocrine system, and cause cancer.

Tapioca Pearls

Tapioca Pearls

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