Carcinogens used in China to maintain cabbage freshness; authorities launch investigation

Carcinogens used in China to maintain cabbage freshness; authorities launch investigation
Daum | Yonhap News
(Beijing=Yonhap News) Correspondent Han Jong-gu = Authorities have launched an investigation after it was revealed that formaldehyde, a carcinogen, was used to maintain the freshness of cabbage in a rural area of China. According to Chinese media outlets such as Zimu News and The Paper on the 23rd, authorities in Kangbao County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, announced that an investigation into allegations that formaldehyde solution was used during the local cabbage procurement process has confirmed the facts.