Zhang Yujun and Geng Jinping executed for their roles in toxic milk scandal . - Zhang Yujun was executed for endangering public safety and Geng Jinping was executed for producing and selling toxic food , the Xinhua news agency said . The Chinese government has banned the sale of infant formula made with genetically modified ingredients such as corn or soy. Tainted milk killed at least six babies and sickened about 300,000 others . Drinking formula held melamine , a toxin dairy plants used to make protein levels appear higher .
Zhang Yujun and Geng Jinping executed for their roles in toxic milk scandal . - The Chinese government has banned the sale of infant formula made with genetically modified ingredients such as corn or soy. Tainted milk killed at least six babies and sickened about 300,000 others . Drinking formula held melamine , a toxin dairy plants used to make protein levels appear higher .