Chinese Officials: Cardboard Dumpling Story Faked

In a bizarre turn of events in the ongoing food safety problems in China, officials are now claiming that the widely circulated story about dumplings in Beijing being made of cardboard was faked by a Chinese TV reporter in a ratings stunt. The reporter is now said to be in custody as a result. Read more here. The Daily Green had covered this story here. Related Stories Chinese Food Makers Don't Trust China China Looks In Mirror: Sees Poor Food Safety Candy Has Stealth Ingredients From China Under Pressure, Congress Reconsiders Country-Of-Origin Food Labels SAFE FOOD WATCH: Eye On Pesticides A Special Report Chinese Seafood Imports Halted Toxic Toothpaste Scandal Grows Death Toll From Toxic Cough Syrup Could Be 300 China Cracks Down On Food Makers Apples And Garlic Top Chinese Food Imports Law Hides U.S. Food Origins: From Afghanistan To Zimbabwe