Great that you actually go and check for real data from reliable sources. Again all the CDC articles that I read dealt with food borne illness from bacteria, viruses, and other organisms. None dealt with the issues raised by the author of the article in the OP of poisons and toxins and heavy metals. Those are real issues deserving real thought but I didn't see any data on the CDC, or frankly the FDA's website on those concerns. It is a bit of a stretch when the head of the Australian Garlic growers association tells Australians that they should only buy Australian garlic because Chinese garlic isn't good, and you (the author) use that as proof. Again I agree with the thrust of the thread.. Third world farming practices are more likely to present a potential risk. I would suggest that if you are concerned you be selective in your shopping.
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