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 | What: Christopher Ranch California Garlic Fields |
 | What: National Public Radio speaks to California Garlic National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” pays a visit to Christopher Ranch to discuss the influx of Chinese garlic in the United States. Listen to what they have to say with regards to food safety and flavor of California Garlic. |
 | What: Tainted Fish enters US Ports Alabama is one of a few states that have relied less on the federal government and have come up with their own comprehensive state inspection programs. Alabama rejects 50 percent to 60 percent of all fish imports. Lab tests routinely detect antibiotics, which are banned for use in food in the United States. Some foreign countries use the antibiotics to treat fish raised in crowded conditions, where bacteria, viruses and parasites can breed. One of the things often found in imported fish is a fungicide called malachite green, which is illegal to use in food in the United States because studies show it can causes cancer and birth defects. Sparks said he has seen firsthand how tainted foreign seafood can be. He's traveled to Vietnam and witnessed fish farmed in sewage. In response, he's ordered extensive fish of all imported fish to this state. Lab testers said even when farmers in nations like China have shipment rejected for an illegal chemical, they simply switch to another harmful chemical. |
 | What: China at top of shoppers fears The USA Today reported that 83% of americans are concerned with food that comes from China. Did you know over 50% of the fresh and peeled garlic in the US is currently imported from China? This according to a gallup poll taken the week of July 11th |
 | What: Organic, With Pesticides (Extended) Some farmers in China are taking advantage of confusing rules to falsely label food. |
 | What: ABC News on Good Morning America Good Morning America / ABC News reports on the Food Safety issues that surround China, including garlic! |
 | What: Bill Christopher visits with Martha Stewart November 2nd, 2007, Bill Christopher sits down with Martha Stewart today on her nationally sindicated television show! Tune in and catch all the action with Martha as The Christopher Ranch represents California grown garlic. |
 | What: How to peel pearl onions To Peel: plunge onions into a pot of boiling water and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and chill in cold water. Squeeze onion out of skin and trim roots and skin as needed |