Toxic 'Tet' kumquats highlight Vietnam's pesticide problem
Hanoi (AFP) Feb 19, 2015 - At Lunar New Year, most Vietnamese families buy a kumquat tree - a symbol of prosperity - but where once its fruits were candied and enjoyed as a delicacy, now they are left uneaten as food safety scandals batter consumer confidence in local produce. While communist Vietnam may not make as many global headlines for safety lapses as neighbouring China, the problems facing its consumers are ... more
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