Food has a criminal line: selling meat from sick or dead animals or goods that exceed limits can be enough for a crime, and mixing in toxic or harmful substances is a crime whatever the amount, with sentences starting at up to 5 years
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In plain words
The earlier items are about fines. This one is about people. Selling meat from sick or dead animals, meat that failed inspection, or goods with pesticide, veterinary drug or heavy metal residues far over the limit is a crime as long as it is "enough" to cause serious poisoning. No one has to actually be made ill, and the sentence is up to 3 years. Mixing toxic or harmful non-food ingredients into food starts at up to 5 years, whatever the amount you sold.
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Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 12, tip 11. This section describes legal rules, mostly mainland China’s. It is general information, not legal advice; for your own case, talk to a lawyer. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer