We would have done well to leave China closed.
In
March 2007, a major pet food safety crisis erupted when thousands of dog and cat food products were recalled across North America, Europe, and South Africa after reports of
kidney failure and deaths in pets Wikipedia. The contamination was traced to
melamine and
cyanuric acid added to wheat gluten and other protein sources from a single Chinese manufacturer
Chinese Drywall: What It Is, How It Works, and What to Do
Chinese drywall is a type of gypsum wallboard imported from China during the mid‑2000s to meet a U.S. shortage of domestic drywall, especially after hurricanes in Florida and other Gulf Coast states
Wikipedia+1. It became problematic because it contained
elevated levels of sulfur‑bearing compounds such as iron disulfide (pyrite) or strontium sulfide, not present in normal U.S. drywall
Engineer Fix+1.
Why It’s Dangerous
When exposed to
heat and humidity, these sulfur compounds react, releasing
corrosive gases like hydrogen sulfide, carbonyl sulfide, and carbon disulfide
At the beginning of the 21st century,
the FDA issued recalls of some toothpastes imported from China that contained the toxic chemical diethylene glycol (DEG), an antifreeze. The agency placed an import alert to prevent the importation of such products into the United States.
DEG is poisonous when taken orally and may destroy the liver and kidneys. Most of these toothpastes were branded as herbal or cheap imports. Retailers removed them from shelves as the authorities inquired further. Consumers were advised to dispose of all tubes labeled “Made in China” that may contain DEG.
But, they do make effective viruses.
