Chelsea Sugar fined $150K for selling lead-contaminated sugar, prompting multiple recalls.

Chelsea Sugar, a New Zealand company, was fined nearly $150,000 for selling almost 1,000 tonnes of sugar contaminated with lead. The contamination occurred when the sugar was transported in a ship that had previously carried metal sulfide concentrates. Despite warnings and initial test results showing high lead levels, the company continued production and distribution. Multiple product recalls were necessary, and authorities emphasized that such offenses will not be tolerated.

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