Re: OT - shopping note

Yeah... I think the country of origin statement applies only to the last link in the manufacturing process. That is, I don't think they have to indicate in pet food contents that the wheat gluten or the chicken snouts came from China or anywhere else. I remember years ago that some cassette makers used to label their products "assembled in Mexico from components made in America," as though Mexico was somewhere other than America. But I suppose it satisfied their marketing directors, by jingo!
Be interesting to see what the current "summit" of US Product Safety folks and Chinese bureaucrats comes up with [in addition, that is, to their announced intent to set stiffer fireworks and cigarette lighter standards]. 


On Sep 10, 2007, at 12:13 PM, Johnson Cyndi D Civ 95 CG/SCSRT wrote:


Yeah...how's that working, anyway? I would think you'd spend an awful
lot of time shopping around.


Cyndi


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Subject: Re: [CHAT] OT - shopping note
There have been problems w/ Chinese seafood, toys, pet food and a myriad 
of other items lately.  I don't buy anything from China anymore.

On 9/9/07, Donna <gossiper@sbcglobal.net> wrote:


Not sure about the warning notice, there have been so many lately.

But it is
not uncommon for anything packaged or assembled with part from foreign



countrys to paste some type of careful wording leading you to believe
it was totally from the US.

Donna


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September 9, 2007 5:13:58 PM
Subject: [CHAT] OT - shopping note


Is it my
imagination or did I read recently a warning about seafood imported
from Asia, or China, which had excessive levels of toxic
chemicals?   This week the local
A&P has a freezer case set in the
middle of a central aisle with big "special"
signs.  The bin contains
packages of various seafood, most specifically salmon.  All the
plastic packages are emblazoned with an American flag and the words
"Great American Seafood."  The salmon is large fillets - looks like
three to a package - says 2 1/2 pounds - for $12.00, which is very
cheap.  On the back of the package in small letters are the words
"Product of China."
What am I missing?
Auralie



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