Tainted Ginger

More quality problems from China.

Health officials in California have warned consumers in the northern part of the state against eating fresh ginger imported from China, which tests showed contain an unapproved pesticide, the San Jose Mercury News reported. The ginger contained aldicarb sulfoxide, which is known to cause headaches, dizziness, diarrhea, and difficulty breathing when ingested. State health officials are investigating further, though no illnesses have been reported in connection to the ginger. A Los Angeles importer purchased the ginger before transferring it to a distributor, who then sold it to several supermarkets in northern California.