By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Provided by: Johns Hopkins University

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Health Threat: Products From China Posted Mon, Apr 14, 2008, 4:06 am PDT

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  • 1. Posted by princess on Wed, Apr 16, 2008, 1:22 pm PDT

    This is frightening, I mean, what do we need to do, stop buying anything made in China? I do try to always purchase alot of things that are "Made in the USA," but, how are you going to know that the meds that you take are safe, until it's too late?

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  • 2. Posted by Delia Frederick on Wed, Apr 16, 2008, 4:51 pm PDT

    It seems now the saying should be changed to a penny saved is a life lost. With companies more interested in the bottom line than safety of teh public the products are sold to. It is unfortunate that consumers can not tell if the Baxter product is US made or China made from teh packaging. US citizens should be outraged

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  • 3. Posted by Kit on Thu, Apr 17, 2008, 12:56 pm PDT

    I think this is good info.

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  • 4. Posted by Carefulspider on Wed, Apr 23, 2008, 12:35 pm PDT

    I think we should stop Chinese imports. I don't feel that taxpayers should pay the cost for more inspectors but rather China must improve it's quality and inspection standards. Manufacturing in North America had to adhere to standards and regulations. It may have cost a bit more but we could all feel a little safer. Perhaps manufacturing ought to return to Canada and the United States. You get what you pay for.

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  • 5. Posted by Carefulspider on Wed, Apr 23, 2008, 12:35 pm PDT

    I think we should stop Chinese imports. I don't feel that taxpayers should pay the cost for more inspectors but rather China must improve it's quality and inspection standards. Manufacturing in North America had to adhere to standards and regulations. It may have cost a bit more but we could all feel a little safer. Perhaps manufacturing ought to return to Canada and the United States. You get what you pay for.

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