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Former Chinese FDA leader that is...
Former Chinese FDA Leader Sentenced to Death. Zheng Xiaoyu, 63, head of Chinas State Food and Drug Administration was sentenced to death on May 29 for accepting what was described as huge bribes to approve faulty medicines. Allegations dealt with release of a batch of antibiotics that killed 6 patients and sickened 80. At least 8 drug companies paid money or gave gifts to get products approved, sometimes on the basis of fake documents. However, the recent uproar over tainted exports from Chinese factories played a role, in some observers opinions. Officials of the government said that plans were underway to establish a product recall system. The verdict may be appealed.
