CHINESE JUNK: IT AIN'T JUST TOYS

IHT/AP:

Chinese authorities have ordered the recall of tainted leukemia drugs blamed for causing leg pains and other problems, state media reported Sunday, the latest crisis to strike the country's embattled food and drug industries.

Most of the drugs involved — methotrexate and cytarabin hydrochloride — have been recovered and authorities have traced the remainder, the Xinhua News Agency said.

Authorities banned the sale and distribution of the drugs, produced by the Shanghai Hualian Pharmaceutical Co. in early July after some patients complained of adverse reactions.

The announcement came as Chinese food, drugs and other products ranging from toothpaste to seafood are under intense scrutiny because they have been found to contain potentially deadly substances.

CAVEAT EMPTOR: MADE IN CHINA MEANS IT'S CRAP.