Rice Wholesaler Knew About Cadmium Contamination Since 2002; Hunan Rice Markets Collapse

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8. Isn't that a damning indictment of the evils of greed?

> For business reasons, Chen said, SZCG chose to ignore the problem for seven years

> cadmium poisoning had sickened hundreds of people and killed two in villages near the Hunan city of Liuyang.

> For business reasons, Chen said, SZCG chose to ignore the problem for seven years

> about 10 percent of all rice grown and sold in China had failed to meet government standards for cadmium.

> For business reasons, Chen said, SZCG chose to ignore the problem for seven years

> Shaken by the Liuyang report and fearing a market backlash, SZCG sent samples of its recently
> delivered Hunan rice to the Shenzhen Municipal Quality Inspection Research Institute.

> For business reasons, Chen said, SZCG chose to ignore the problem for seven years

> Tests found excessive levels (of) cadmium.

> For business reasons, Chen said, SZCG chose to ignore the problem for seven years