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Melamine found in infant formula prompts recall in China

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China has recalled more than 700 tons of infant formula after it was found to be contaminated with melamine. The formula has been attributed to at least one child's death and kidney problems in 50 others. Babies who've consumed the tainted formula have been suffering from kidney stones and kidney failure. Melamine is added on the sly to animal food in order to make it appear as though it has more protein in it.

The Sanlu group recalled the infant formula rather unfortunately on the heals of the other product woes China's been dealing with in the past year--recalls have been abounding over everything from children's goods to pet foods and has given China a hard battle in convincing other countries their products are safe. Melamine, which is an industrial product, was found in tainted pet food. Thousands of pets died before a recall was issued.

China is no stranger to tainted infant formula. Sadly, counterfeiters using the Sanlu name distributed infant formula that was attributed to the the deaths of thirteen babies several years ago. China's health ministry confirmed most of the babies who've fallen ill have consumed the Sanlu formula. They are vowing severe punishment for the perpetrators (granted they're ever caught). According to the U.S. FDA, no Chinese formula has been approved for distribution in the States.

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