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[quote=Anonymous]I just purchased the "Dole Fruit Crisp Bowl - Apple Cinnamon" product from my local supermarket.  When I got home, my husband noticed three small words on the bottom of the box - "Apples from China".  My husband refused to let me or my child eat it and will be taking it back to the store for a refund.  I was flabbergasted!  A little research on the Internet revealed that China is #1 on the list of top five apple producing countries in the world and that several prominant US juice producers actually buy apple juice concentrate from China for use in US sold products.

There has been recent back lash against Chinese products deemed dangerous, especically toothpaste, pet food, toys, tires, heparin, and drywall.  In addition, China was recently barred from using lead in children's jewelry because of its toxicity.  Some Chinese manufacturers have been substituting the more dangerous heavy metal cadmium in sparkling charm bracelets and shiny pendants being sold throughout the United States.  Chinese authorities have confirmed that the tainted baby formula was laced with melamine, a chemical additive sometimes used to make plastics and fertilizer.

My gut tells me this is not a good idea.  I will be writing a letter to the company expressing my displeasure.  I know that virtually every product I buy these days is imported from China (or other foreign nations), and that lots of fruit and vegetables are imported from Latin America or abroad with little or no issues.  But China??

So, given all the controversy, how would you feel knowing that a well-established and reputable company is using apples from China in their products sold in the USA?  Does this bother your or is it a non-issue?  Reps from various food companies have claimed that the process is regulated by the FDA and that there is no reason to worry about tainted apples or short-cuts taken by the manufacturing plant.  But they probably said that about the toothpaste!

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