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https://scmp.com/article/369036/calm-urged-after-cancer-causing-agent-reported-dried-foods

Calm urged after cancer-causing agent reported in dried foods

Food authorities have advised the public not to be unduly alarmed after reports that samples of dried mushrooms, shrimp and octopus were found to contain potentially dangerous levels of formaldehyde, a cancer-causing agent.

A Chinese-language weekly news magazine reported yesterday that it collected the samples from seven shops and supermarkets.