Tofu
The food safety inspectors of Hunan Province uncovered some pretty alarming news in 2012. Tofu manufacturers were caught using iron sulfate and feces in the product to speed up the ferment process.
Ginger
Ginger farms in Weifang were under investigation in 2013 by the China Central Television (CCTV). The pesticide aldicarb was used on ginger, mind you, it’s only approved to be used on peanuts, roses, cotton, and sweet potatoes, and it was applied 3-6x more than the recommended level.