Melamine scare causes Hong Kong to go organic
The melamine found in infant formula caused kidney problems and even death in infants across China. Then melamine contamination was found in Chinese eggs and most recently, fish feed. All of this has justifiably frightened the residents of Hong Kong to pay a little extra for organic produce.Whether people are buying organic because it's better for the environment or out of concern for their health, the high end produce market is thriving in Hong Kong despite global belt tightening. In fact, Three Sixty, Hong Kong's largest organic and natural foods store has seen a surge in sales since the melamine scares.
Though organic is perceived as better, China has no standard certification of organic foods. The country relies heavily on the certifications of other countries exporting the goods or from voluntary organic labeling within its borders.
Without strict oversight, there is no telling what is getting passed off as organic. Furthermore, who's letting the melamine get mixed into feed and infant formula in the first place?
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