KFC faces food-chemical probe in China

Reuters: China's health ministry said it will investigate the country's KFC units to ensure they are using  proper amounts of magnesium silicate, or talc, in filters used to purify cooking oil. The minitry added that use of the chemical is allowed in food processing in China, despite recent reports suggesting it may be harmful if consumed.

 

KFC, a unit of U.S. fast food group Yum Brands, said it would fully cooperate with the investigation carried out by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.