US health authorities have raised the safety threshold for melamine for infant formula amid widespread concern over the use of the industrial chemical in Chinese dairy products.
Melamine is used to line cans, make flame retardant and cleaning products, and does not occur naturally.
Melamine Threat Closer Home Now For US, But Nothing To Worry, Says FDA
Melamine threat closer home now for US, but the federal regulators insist there is nothing much to worry, says the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Melamine threat closer home now for US, but the federal regulators insist there is nothing much to worry, says the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
"FDA's ongoing investigation continues to show that the domestic supply of infant formula is safe and that consumers can continue using US-manufactured infant formulas," the agency added in an update on melamine contamination in China.
At least four children have died of kidney failure and 53,000 have fallen ill in China this year after consuming milk or dairy products laced with melamine.
New Testing Method to Test If Milk Contains Melamine or Not
The Chinese government has announced a new testing method to determine the actual protein in milk products, and help determine if the milk is toxic or not.
The Chinese government has announced a new testing method to determine the actual protein in milk products, and help determine if the milk is toxic or not.
FDA tests had previously found traces of melamine or cyanuric acid in infant formulas produced in the United States.
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US Slams “Import Alert” on Chinese Foods Fearing Melamine Contamination
US authorities Thursday issued a nationwide import alert for Chinese-made food products for possible melamine contamination and warned against consuming several products from China
US authorities Thursday issued a nationwide import alert for Chinese-made food products for possible melamine contamination and warned against consuming several products from China
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Chinese President Demands Action as Milk Tests Find Melamine
Chinese authorities said Wednesday that tests had found traces in nearly 12 percent of milk powder products of an industrial chemical that has so far sickened 53,000 children, killing four.
Chinese authorities said Wednesday that tests had found traces in nearly 12 percent of milk powder products of an industrial chemical that has so far sickened 53,000 children, killing four.
