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  "id": 2959358,
  "title": "China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/china-probes-use-of-formaldehyde-to-keep-cabbages-fresh-2959358",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T05:40:48.000Z",
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  "summary": "Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Is my kimchi safe? China formaldehyde cabbage scandal puts Korea on alert",
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        "title": "China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh",
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