China says 300,000 babies sickened by tainted milk

...yet they still find time for espionage, hacking into sensitive U.S. defense systems. Too bad we owe them billions for loans. Thanks again, George.

"These foods of Chinese origin have been found by authorities in the United States, Canada, Australia, or parts of Asia to contain an industrial chemical called melamine that is used to make plastic. In recent weeks, the Chinese government has admitted that adding melamine to food - which raises protein levels, making poor-quality products look more nutritious - is common practice in China.

Melamine can cause kidney stones and kidney failure when eaten. It has already sent about 54,000 Chinese consumers to the hospital and caused the deaths of at least four infants. And it has thus far been found in 14 imported cookie, candy and beverage products in the United States." - SFGATE.COM