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Charges Filed Against Importers Of Toxic Toothpaste

On Tuesday, the city of Los Angeles and the FDA charged the heads of two U.S. importing companies with 14 counts each of "receiving, selling and delivering an adulterated drug," for their roles in importing and distributing over 70,000 tubes of toothpaste containing diethylene glycol (DEG) instead of glycerin. "Each count carries a maximum penalty of one year in jail and a $1,000 fine." More »

12:04 PM on Fri Mar 7 2008
By Chris Walters
1,583 views, 16 comments

Latest by lax2prg: my boyfriend owns an import/export firm in czech republic. he has an item tested from the first batch of everything more »

news from the swamp

Federal Government Boldly Declares: "It Is Impossible To Inspect Our Way To Safety"

Inspections will not keep Americans safe from potentially dangerous foreign imports, according to a Presidential working group representing 12 federal agencies. The working group believes that the sheer number of products arriving at our ports - goods worth $2 trillion, last year - make the development and deployment of an inspection regime impossible. The alternative inspires little confidence. More »

8:51 AM on Sat Sep 15 2007
By Carey
1,149 views, 12 comments

Latest by Trai_Dep: Obviously, in the real world things get complicated. But if they aren't on the record for at least TRYING, you more »

the great wall

The Chinese Poison Train Is Impervious To Lawsuits

Don't try to sue the Chinese Poison Train. It won't work. American victims of tainted Chinese products have found it nearly impossible to litigate against companies based in China. There are roadblocks at every step in the process: Americans can only sue Chinese companies that do business in the U.S.; phantom companies that exist only on paper refuse to hand over key documents; and, even if a consumer can win a default judgment, no treaty compels China to respect rulings from U.S. courts. From the Washington Post: More »

9:22 AM on Mon Jul 30 2007
By Carey
2,097 views, 14 comments

Latest by malenurse: You americans are in love with suing ppl, Timmus is right you are love cheap products...here is an idea, if more »