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    China's Expanding Role in the American Food Supply

    Much of the food consumed in the US originated in China. Should we be concerned about food safety, even when China reportedly takes special care when it comes to exports?

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    By Warren Olney • Jun 3, 2013 • 51m Listen

    The globalization of agriculture means that a lot of the food consumed by Americans originated in China. Can consumers tell what's grown here and what's imported? Should they be concerned about food safety, even when China reportedly takes special care when it comes to exports? Also, the Supreme Court says police can swab for DNA, and automakers are dropping the prices of electric cars — especially on leases.

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      Warren Olney

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