In the Demeter's Hold
Speaking of China, I found a fascinating list on the FDA's site of "refusal actions" detailing what was actually found during its infrequent searches of incoming ships.
"SALTED BEAN CURD CUBES IN BRINE WITH CHILI"
Rejected: The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
"FROZEN CHANNEL CATFISH"
Reason: SALMONELLA. The article appears to contain Salmonella, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
"China is the leading supplier of imported seafood to the US. But the FDA inspects only 2 percent of seafood imports. "
Can Representative Adam Schiff be moved to influence the U.S. Congress to improve inspections?
Click on my name for the petition, if you're interested. Thanks.
In the past week I've made both a Yeats and Stoker reference, you've commented upon neither. ;_;