Chinese delivery of fake pharmaceuticals uncovered Authorities find 'millions' of pills in boxes labeled 'Chinese tea' April 10, 2014 Bob Unruh
Millions of fake pills from China, some with no active ingredients and others with the wrong contents, have been uncovered and confiscated by customs officers in France.
In the latest episode of faulty, fraudulent or faked Chinese products, the officers say they nabbed 2.4 million fake pills that were hidden in boxes marked “Chinese tea,” Reuters reported.
Authorities described the 13-ton seizure as the most significant ever in France and the European Union.
It’s part of a story WND has reported for years.
In the U.S., one recent recall of a faulty Chinese product was for a surge protector that started fires, including one that caused $916,000 damage to one home. There also have been carcinogen-laced foods for adults, dangerous toys for children and even contaminated treats and food for pets. WND reported a Chinese pipeline was supplying falsified driver’s licenses and IDs to Americans.
Fake electronics have been found in thermal weapons sights delivered to the U.S. Army, computer chips were found to have been recycled, toy castles had parts that could choke children, kids’ jewelry was poisoned, air pumps exploded and oil-filled heaters caused fires. Also, food products have been tainted with pesticides, carcinogens, bacteria and banned drugs. China was found to be raising many fish products intended for the U.S. in water contaminated with raw sewage and then compensating by using dangerous drugs and chemicals, many of which are banned by the Food and Drug Administration.