Undercover reporter witnessed appalling hygiene at one factory . Many reports of sickness and diarrhoea , while one toddler developed sores and ulcers around her mouth . Young Chinese are big fans , and they cost as little as 10p a packet . Many consumers overseas also order them from sites such as Kaifeng Jinsong Food Co . One factory worker had blistered finger from chemicals used in the sticks . Staff do not wear gloves or face masks when making the snacks . Journalist witnessed workers going to lavatory and returning to work without washing their hands . Campaign to convert Westerners to the snack has now stalled .
Undercover reporter witnessed appalling hygiene at one factory . Many reports of sickness and diarrhoea , while one toddler developed sores and ulcers around her mouth . Young Chinese are big fans , and they cost as little as 10p a packet . Many consumers overseas also order them from sites such as Amazon . One factory worker had blistered finger from chemicals used in the sticks . Staff do not wear gloves or face masks when making the snacks . Journalist witnessed workers going to lavatory and returning to work without washing their hands . Campaign to convert Westerners to the snack has now stalled .