Defective imports from China, from pet food that kills pets, to toys containing lead, have grabbed headlines in United States for years. Regulations in China are lax, and the communist regime regularly attempts to cover up domestic food scandals.
Vegetables are no exception. Chinese farmers often use dangerous amounts of chemical pesticides, fertilizers, and preservatives to give vegetables a deceivingly healthy appearance. And even if a product has the “organic“ label on the package, in reality, no one verifies this claim.
While there is no way to know whether the same vegetables adulterated in China are those exported to the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspects less than 3 percent of imports for violations and deficiencies.
China is the largest agricultural economy in the world and produces a significant portion of many foods Americans eat, including apples, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
Here are 5 vegetables produced in China you may consider staying away from, given the sometimes alarming stories about how they are produced in China.
1. Garlic
