China Executes Two Men for Milk Powder Contamination
Two men have been put to death in China following their role in a scandal that involved introducing an industrial chemical into infant milk powder.
Two people have been executed in China.
The two people were executed for their role in a scandal that involved tainted milk powder. Six children died as a result.
According to sources another estimated 30 000 infants were ill following the contaminated powder which included melamine. Melamine is an industrial chemical.
According to State Officials, Zhang Yujun and Geng Jinping were the only two people that were put to death. However a further nineteen people who were involved in the scandal are currently serving prison sentences.
The two men’s deaths were after it was discovered that Zhang Yujan had endangered public safety means by selling more that 770 tonnes of the tainted milk powder. This took place between July 2007 and August 2008.
The other, Geng Jinping managed a milk production centre. He was found guilty of supplying milk containing melamine to a now bankrupt company by the name of the Sanlu Group.
Melamine is a chemical that is primarily used i the manufacture of plastics and also fertilisers. However if it is introduced to food products it gives a higher indication of protein content. The problem with regards to health is it can cause kidney stones or in serious cases, Kidney failure.
The bankrupt Sanlu Group was China’s biggest seller of milk powder. This was until the scandal broke out into the public eye last year in September. A widespread outrage ensued and Tian Wenchua who was the former Chairwoman of the Sanlu Group, was the highest executive charged.
Tian Wenchua missed the death penalty after pleading guilty. Her charges did not carry a death sentence but she has received a life sentence for her role.
The whereabouts of the executions were not disclosed but sources state they took place on Tuesday.
The two men who received executions earlier had their appeals turned down by the Hebei provincial Higher People’s Court in March.
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drelayaraja
On November 24, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Only two scapegoats…
abhishek40914
On November 24, 2009 at 1:24 pm
do not know if such people have a heart or not, good info
Sharif Ishnin
On November 24, 2009 at 1:52 pm
China has a fast-growing economy but it has a lot on ruthless business tactics too.
Leonardo davinci Evans
On November 24, 2009 at 1:59 pm
It will be necessary for China to ensure that her products are safe if she is to continue to compete on an international level;She has been making too many mistakes the past few years. Here you alert us that she has taken quick action. However, I hope one day the United Nations agree to forgo the death penalty because it leaves open the possibility of dictators misusing it to destroy the lives of innocents. Life in prison is enough of a punishment. And at the end of the day political prisoners may live long enough to one day be free.
Guy Hogan
On November 24, 2009 at 2:36 pm
I saw this news story on public television.
lillyrose
On November 24, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I remember this case… death penalties, wow they don’t mess about in that Country do they.
Annashank
On November 24, 2009 at 5:37 pm
China is ruthless when it comes to such things.. They really need to improve their quality standards rather than quantity which they are already good at…
Themax
On November 24, 2009 at 6:10 pm
hmmm…very bad case!China, you have to improve!
Thanks for the Info
sweet sunshine143
On November 24, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. This is serious news. Great informative article and well-written. It’s incredible how evil some people can be.
Mystify
On November 24, 2009 at 6:48 pm
I remember this case but I did not hear of the outcome until now! Great journalistic write,very informative!
Teves
On November 24, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Nice piece…
William J Felchner
On November 24, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Interesting article…Executions in China are fairly common. Life in a Chinese prison would be no picnic either for the female executive.
Linda Lori
On November 25, 2009 at 3:28 am
Great news article!
svishnugopal
On November 25, 2009 at 3:56 am
good news…i saw this news in TV too…
aunslaught
On November 25, 2009 at 7:41 am
whoa
PhoenixRox
On November 25, 2009 at 9:32 am
I know of this story. But loved the way you wrote about it. The Chinese always go with exemplary punishment don’t they? No Chinese will ever dare do anything like this again.
Patrick Regoniel
On November 26, 2009 at 1:49 am
I have heard about this before. I hope that it will not happen again. Thanks!
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