US supplier in China food scare takes aim at Shanghai regulator

US-based food company H.J. Heinz Co is one of the most popular infant nutrition producers in China.

Zhejiang Provincial Food and Drug Administration made a statement on August 18 saying that they have sealed 614 boxes of baby cereal products made by US food giant H.J. Heinz after they were found to contain excessive levels of lead.

Excessive levels of lead were found in 400-gram boxes of "AD Calcium Hi-Protein Cereal" with batch number 20140413 during a regular food inspection in the second quarter, said the statement.

Employee is seen at the stand of Heinz during the International Frozen Food Exhibition in Shanghai, Sept 9, 2012. [Photo/IC]