[SWAMPSNIPER]

I just read the label on my little jar of garlic powder, yep, made in China.

[rxgalfl]

I bought ORGANIC fresh garlic from WholeFoods...and mind you, WholeFoods proclaims:
Our history and reputation are intimately linked to our support of local farmers. For more than 25 years, we have striven to provide you with the broadest possible selection of the highest quality produce available. Our search for that produce begins right outside our front door in every community where we do business. We are permanently committed to buying from local producers whose fruits and vegetables meet our high quality standards, particularly those who farm organically and are themselves dedicated to environmentally friendly, sustainable agriculture. We are greatly increasing our efforts in this regard by further empowering our individual store and regional buyers to seek out locally grown produce.

I looked at the bag that it came in and it said "MADE IN CHINA". We now import garlic from China! Least to say I no longer shop at WholeFoods, I go on weekends to the local produce market where I know for sure that the food is produced locally.

[hedgetrimmer]

China through predatory trade practices and a federal government that kowtows to transnational corporations instead of protecting individual rights, put American garlic growers out of business several years ago.

The whole disaster was documented with articles posted on this site.

Thank you “free trade”, the WTO, the traitors in the federal government, and the Codex Alimentarius for destroying the safest food supply in the world.