Florida Senator Rick Scott is demanding an investigation into the quality and safety of garlic imported from China, claiming it poses a severe public health concern and a threat to national security. Scott alleges that China engages in questionable farming practices such as fertilizing garlic with human feces, growing garlic in sewage, bleaching garlic to make it appear cleaner, and stripping the root end to comply with US laws. He plans to introduce the SEWAGE GARLIC Imports Act and the SEWAGE GARLIC Imports Tariff Act to address the issue legislatively.
In a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Senator Rick Scott has called for an investigation into the food safety of garlic imported from China. Scott's concerns stem from reports that garlic grown in China is being fertilized with human feces and sewage, grown in unsanitary conditions, bleached to appear cleaner, and stripped of its root end to comply with US laws. He argues that the quality and safety of garlic are crucial for public health, national security, and economic prosperity.
Scott references the US International Trade Commission's decision to maintain antidumping duties on fresh garlic from China and the Government Accountability Office's findings on unpaid antidumping and countervailing duties. He requests a Section 232 investigation, which would assess the effects of garlic imports from China on US national security. The investigation would consider factors such as domestic production, future capacity, defense requirements, and the impact of foreign competition on the domestic industry. Based on the findings, the president may choose to impose tariffs or quotas.
Scott believes that food safety issues, particularly regarding garlic from China, warrant an investigation.
Senator Rick Scott from Florida has called for an investigation into the safety of garlic imports from China, specifically focusing on those suspected to be grown in unsanitary conditions with potential sewage contamination. Scott raised concerns about the use of human waste and sewage as fertilizer, as well as the potential use of bleach to whiten garlic. China is the world's largest exporter of garlic, and the US is a major consumer. The US has accused China of dumping garlic on the market at below-cost prices and has imposed heavy tariffs on Chinese imports. Scott emphasized the public health issue and requested an investigation into all grades of garlic imported from China. [56c899a0]
Florida Senator Rick Scott has called for an investigation into the alleged unsanitary growing conditions of garlic in China. In a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Scott cited concerns about trade enforcement and unpaid antidumping fees in the garlic industry. He claimed that China's garlic growth practices include fertilizing garlic with human feces and sewage, growing garlic in sewage, and bleaching garlic to make it appear cleaner. Scott referenced various sources, including cooking blogs, home magazines, YouTube videos, and documentaries, to support his claims. While a report found that there is no evidence of garlic in China being fertilized with sewage, it emphasized the importance of washing produce regardless of its origin. Studies have suggested a possible link between the use of 'night soil' and the disease Schistosomiasis. Scott plans to introduce the 'SEWAGE GARLIC Imports Act' and the 'SEWAGE GARLIC Imports Tariff Act' to address the safety and growing practices of garlic produced in China. [b4300b82]
US Senator Rick Scott has raised concerns about the quality and safety of garlic grown in China, calling it a severe public health concern and a threat to national security. He has called for the Department of Commerce to investigate the impact of Chinese garlic imports on US security. The Office for Science and Society at McGill University states that there is no evidence that sewage is used as a fertilizer for growing garlic in China. Senator Scott also highlights the different types of garlic that should be examined. The US has accused China of dumping garlic on the market at below-cost prices and has imposed heavy tariffs on Chinese imports. Scott emphasized the public health issue and requested an investigation into all grades of garlic imported from China. [e1baafd2]
Seafood illegally shipped from China to New York State is deemed 'unfit' for consumption. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert regarding frozen fish that was illegally imported from China and shipped to New York State, Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma. The fish is unfit for human consumption, and residents are advised to double-bag and dispose of the products properly. The FSIS urges retailers not to sell the products. No illnesses have been reported so far, but individuals who have consumed the fish and are concerned about illness should contact a healthcare provider. [1995df79]
U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins, R-La., and state Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr., D-La. introduced the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, which grants the Food and Drug Administration authority to destroy imported products that pose a significant public health concern. The legislation would grant the FDA additional authority to destroy food products that don’t pass initial inspection, ensuring that contaminated seafood imports don’t reach American consumers and potentially cause harm. Last year, Congressman Higgins introduced the Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act, which holds foreign countries and exporters to the same standards that U.S. seafood producers and processors abide by. Higgins stated that currently, billions of pounds of un-inspected foreign seafood continue to enter the country, causing major health concerns. Carter emphasized that the legislation is a crucial step forward in safeguarding American’s health and supporting Louisiana’s economy. [c4680b78]