Mikasa Foods head admits involvement in sale of tainted rice

OSAKA, Japan - Mitsuo Fuyuki, president of rice miller Mikasa Foods, bows in apology during a news conference in Osaka on Sept. 6. Fuyuki said his company began disguising non-edible tainted rice as edible and selling it five or six years ago at his instruction to help overcome unfavorable business conditions. (Kyodo)

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