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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.

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BBC News24 Aug 2026, 05:40 amUpdated 1d ago1 min readAsiaAsia

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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.

This report is published with credit to BBC News. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on BBC News →

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

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