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Being suspicious of protein ingredients is not new. Taiwan is now banning import of protein ingredients from China. Are protein ingredients next up to be banned around the world? Will U.S. agencies take a look at protein ingredients imported into the U.S.?

Just as I was reading the article about the protein ingredients in Taiwan, Jenny from General Mills called me back. She wanted me to hear General Mills statement about ingredients from China. She said that General Mills does not import any milk or milk derived products from China. Interestingly she added that General Mills does not use any protein ingredients from China. I asked her about eggs, and while she did not look it up, she assured me that no protein ingredients also meant no eggs or egg products. She said that some General Mills products sold in the U.S. are manufactured in facilities in other countries. She said if the facility used to manufacture the product is outside of the U.S., then the packaging will say what country it was made in.