CHINA-FREE

DEFINITION chi-na-free adj. A term proposed for use on food labels to show that products are not made in China.

CONTEXT In light of recent health and safety scares regarding Chinese-made food and products, a U.S.-based company called Food for Health International has announced plans to put "China-free" stickers on its goods. The subtext: These products won't make you sick or have harmful contaminants like melamine.

USAGE Given recent recalls of items from toys to toothpaste, China-free labeling could catch on, though consumers would do well to remember that not all products from China are tainted and not all tainted products are from China.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Product recall: bathtub non-slip pads, safety latches and outlet covers
Washington Post
The bathtub non-slip pads were manufactured in China. WHY: Some pads do not stick to the bathtub surface, posing a fall hazard to consumers. INCIDENTS: Prime-Line has received one report of the pad failure. No injuries reported. ...
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Recall news
Wall Street Journal
The product includes a red wagon with a yellow handle, multi-colored plastic blocks and a dog figure. The toys were manufactured in Mexico. WHY: The wagon's plastic handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it. INCIDENTS: Seven reports of ...
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Some used goods aren't a bargain
Omaha World-Herald
No matter what type of product you are considering, always check to see if the model has undergone a recall. In the past few weeks thousands of power garden trimmers have been recalled because of blade detachments or because fuel leaks out of the ...
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Product Recall: Pogo sticks
Washington Post
The toys were manufactured in China. WHY: The bottom rubber tip attached to the stick's frame can wear out prematurely and potentially cause the user to fall. In addition, the caps on the handlebars come off and expose sharp edges, ...
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CPSC Product Recall: Kohler Co. Recalls Glass Shower Doors for ...
Price of Float Glass on July 29, 2011 from China Glass Network[2011-07-29] ... The product recall was announced by the CPSC on July 27, 2011. ...
www.glassinchina.com/news/newsDisplay_12971.html

 

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