Several major British supermarkets have been accused of selling Italian tomato puree that contains tomatoes sourced from China's Xinjiang region, where Beijing is accused of employing forced labour practices.
The broadcaster commissioned a test which found that 17 products, sold mostly by UK and German brands, contained tomatoes from Xinjiang, even though their labels suggested they were of Italian origin.
Xinjiang, where human rights groups have accused China of committing abuses, produces a significant share of China's tomatoes. Uyghur and other predominantly Muslim minorities are reportedly forced to work in tomato fields there under harsh conditions.
The UN cites what it says are credible reports that one million Muslims held in camps have been put to work in Xinjiang, and faith leaders and activist groups claim crimes against humanity, including genocide, are taking place in the region.
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