Government calls for action over dangerous foods

Food companies should start withdrawing substandard food products that present a serious threat to health as soon as they are discovered, according to a draft document released by China's top food safety watchdog on Wednesday.

Plans for recalls should be submitted to the authorities within 24 hours, said the China Food and Drug Administration.

The draft contains proposals on how food product recalls should be supervised and managed. The authority posted it on the website of the State Council's Legislative Affairs Office and invited the public to comment and make suggestions.