It is claimed in the Sept. 6 article "Maker admits using non-edible rice in food" that the health ministry "said there have been no reports of health hazards" in connection with the situation. But isn't the health ministry being a little shortsighted? If any of these products contain carcinogens, as is often the case with pesticides, it will certainly take more than a few days to determine whether there are health hazards.
Such superficiality in the name of protecting human health -- treating immediate symptoms rather than practicing pesticide-free prevention and supporting the emerging industry of organic foods -- should put us all to deep shame.
z. godor
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