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China probes use of formaldehydeto keep cabbages fresh

Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.

BBC News24 Aug 2026, 05:40 amUpdated 12h ago1 min readWorldWorld

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China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh

Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.

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Source: BBC News. Published 24 Aug 2026, 05:40 am.

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