[Old_Mil]

Terrifying as the tainted pet food scandal has been for those who love their animals, there's an even more frightening fact to consider: China also exports food consumed by human beings. This week it's your dog; next week it could be you, or your child.

We don't want to sound like scaremongers, but there is good reason for concern when it comes to Chinese food imports.

Thing is, you aren't being scaremongers. There have already been several children who have developed lead poisoning after swallowing Chinese trinkets that were made out of solid lead. Responsible consumers don't buy products from China. Yes it's difficult in the marketplace we face today, still many times it's better to do without than to buy a product that's directly harmful.

[syriacus]

I collect used pottery from thrift stores. I don’t buy dishes made in China.

[sittnick]

Responsible consumers don't buy products from China.

I try, but it is impossible (unless you truly live an Amish lifestyle). We will pay double for non-Chinese fish, but not everyone can afford to do that.

That Taiwanese modem? Power supply made in Red China.

A computer made with legacy American brands? Intel brand motherboard made in Red China.

In an entire children's shoe store, ALL of the shoes (including the expensive ones) made in Red China. If you are lucky you might find a pair from Brazil, S. Korea or Spain.

Don't think those Chevy engines are the first Red Chinese components put into cars. The stuff is all over the place, just like it is in much of the pet food.

To be sure, we try to avoid buy Red Chinese (or do without when possible, including going to thrift stores for children's shoes), but for many true necessities it is no longer possible, especially if you include components.