World

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 17h ago1 min readWorldWorld

World — BBC News

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.

Keep reading

Most relevant

The failure to replace Robert Sánchez remains a mystery but the new-look front three should buy time for the new manager’s principles to bed in

Editor’s choice

Analysis finds ‘high certainty evidence’ of their effectiveness for the 1.7bn people worldwide with musculoskeletal conditions

Also developing

Donald Trump is considering setting the new tariff at 7.5%, according to sources