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China milk scare 'under control' | China milk scare 'under control' |
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The Chinese tainted milk scandal is now under control, according to China's chief food inspection official. | The Chinese tainted milk scandal is now under control, according to China's chief food inspection official. |
Mr Xiang Yuzhang gave his reassurance on the sidelines of a food safety conference held here in Beijing. | Mr Xiang Yuzhang gave his reassurance on the sidelines of a food safety conference held here in Beijing. |
He said that the Chinese government had taken a series of strong measures to get to the bottom of the matter and that there were now no more problems. | He said that the Chinese government had taken a series of strong measures to get to the bottom of the matter and that there were now no more problems. |
More than 50,000 children were treated after they were fed on baby milk powder contaminated with melamine. | More than 50,000 children were treated after they were fed on baby milk powder contaminated with melamine. |
"As far as I know, there will be no more bad news," Mr Xiang said. | |
The government says that it has sent more than 1,600 teams across the country to inspect dairy production plants. | The government says that it has sent more than 1,600 teams across the country to inspect dairy production plants. |
The authorities have also detained several dozen people suspected of involvement in the supply of tainted milk. | The authorities have also detained several dozen people suspected of involvement in the supply of tainted milk. |
Speaking in New York, China's premier Wen Jiabao insisted that his government would take measures to improve product quality and food safety in China in a fundamental way. | Speaking in New York, China's premier Wen Jiabao insisted that his government would take measures to improve product quality and food safety in China in a fundamental way. |
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