Issue Summary

Assets CSV import converts the character from "&times" to "×" in text area field

Import attribute mapping:

CSV file (having the value as "&times"):

Created object("&times" is converted as "×" for text area field):

Steps to Reproduce

1. Create object attribute as type: text area 
2. Import CSV file with characters "&times" for text area attibute
3. Created object shows "×" instead of "&times"

Expected Results

CSV file's text is imported without any conversion

Actual Results

CSV import converts the "&times" to "×"

Workaround

Currently there is no known workaround for this behavior. A workaround will be added here when available