Three Chinese companies have been found selling food products tainted with melamine, the chemical blamed for the deaths of six babies and sparked a huge dairy scandal in 2008, state media said Monday.
The authorities in the southwestern province of Guizhou found that the products, said to include "popsicles," contained levels of the industrial chemical that were above allowable limits, the China Daily newspaper said.
Fresh Milk Products Pass Melamine Test, Says China
China's fresh milk products have passed melamine test and they are safe, says the country’s Agriculture Ministry.
China's fresh milk products have passed melamine test and they are safe, says the country’s Agriculture Ministry.
The paper said the food companies involved had blamed the problem on milk powder bought from suppliers.
In 2008, melamine was found to have been added to milk to give the appearance of a higher protein content.
Melamine Consumption In Kids 'Ups Kidney Stones Development'
Kids with a history of consuming melamine-contaminated milk powder are at a higher risk of developing kidney stones and other urological complications, says two new studies.
Kids with a history of consuming melamine-contaminated milk powder are at a higher risk of developing kidney stones and other urological complications, says two new studies.
The scandal triggered an uproar in China and abroad, and many products containing Chinese dairy were taken off shelves around the world. A total of 21 people have been reportedly convicted and two have been executed.
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Quick Detection Of Melamine-Contaminated Baby Food Soon Possible
A researcher at Purdue University has found a novel way to detect trace amounts of melamine in infant formula.
A researcher at Purdue University has found a novel way to detect trace amounts of melamine in infant formula.
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