From the Chinese Press

Tip of a bacteria-infected iceberg

A China Central Television sting operation revealed that the ice served by three foreign fast food chains in Beijing contained up to 19 times more bacteria than the permissible limit. It seems that bacteria-infected ice is just the tip of the iceberg of tainted food served by many fast food restaurants, says an article in Beijing Times. Excerpts:

The latest food scandal involving well-known fast food chains suggests that, apart from ensuring that ice-makers' equipment are clean, the authorities also have to ensure they change their food safety and store management practices.