China Orders Nationwide Probe After Wholesalers Caught Dipping Cabbages in Formaldehyde

Chinese authorities ordered nationwide market inspections after officials verified footage showing wholesalers in Hebei's Kangbao County dipping cabbages in formaldehyde — a known carcinogen — to preserve freshness during transport. Police have taken legal action against those involved. China produces over 30 million tons of cabbage annually, nearly half the world's total, with exports to Vietnam, South Korea, and Russia.