China's Total Recall
DEVELOPMENTS
Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao announced a draft law designed to increase food safety on Wednesday. The new legislation comes in the wake of a nationwide crackdown on the sale of tainted food and other consumer products. On Monday, Chinese officials announced the arrest of over 700 people charged with violating food safety laws. These are welcome developments for the millions of Americans who consume Chinese products every day. Since Mattel/Fisher-Price announced a recall of 18.6 million toys made with lead paint and other hazardous materials this summer, consumer protection advocates have been clamoring for better inspection of Chinese goods.