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.
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Recall news The Associated Press The food processors were manufactured in China. WHY: The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail, allowing operation without the lid secured to pose a laceration hazard. The product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire ... See all stories on this topic » |
Lan Enterprises recalls Zooper strollers UPI.com The opening between the armrest tray and the seat bottom can allow an infant's body to pass through and become trapped at the neck, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The recall involves Zooper strollers imported from China and sold ... See all stories on this topic » |
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CPSC Warns on Summer Pool, Spa Incidents Occupational Health & Safety The covers were made in the United States and China. For contact information for these manufacturers, consumers should visit this website. They can contact the Drain Cover Recall Hotline at 866-478-3521 or visit www.apsp.org/draincoverrecall. See all stories on this topic » |
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