Senator Raises Concerns Over Safety of Imported Chinese Garlic
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Senator Rick Scott wrote a letter expressing concern over imports of "sewage garlic" from China that is allegedly grown in unsanitary conditions.
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Scott claimed China uses practices like fertilizing garlic with human feces and growing garlic in sewage to cut costs.
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There is little scientific data clearly validating Scott's claims, though some reports indicate recycled sewage is commonly used as fertilizer.
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Scott has called for a federal investigation into the national security implications and health risks of imported Chinese garlic.
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Scott plans to introduce legislation addressing the safety regulations and trade enforcement around Chinese garlic imports.