"Now the canteen uses rice purchased from Jiangxi province," he added.

Trade at the two restaurants suffered badly when news of the inspections was released.

An executive named Liang from Pacific Seafood Restaurant in Guangzhou said the tainted rice case has seriously affected her restaurant's business, which used to be brisk.

"Some long-standing customers of the restaurant have even come to ask for an explanation," Liang said.

Local experts said rice absorbs cadmium from polluted soil.

About the broadcaster:

Lance Crayon is a videographer and editor with China Daily. Since living in Beijing he has worked for China Radio International (CRI) and Global Times. Before moving to China he worked in the film industry in Los Angeles as a talent agent and producer. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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