Melamine found in infant formula prompts recall in China

by Jennifer Jordan (Subscribe to Jennifer Jordan's posts) Sep 12th 2008 11:00AM

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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cannotbelievethis 9-12-2008 @ 10:34PM

These kids! They have taken every cold medicine off the shelves to make it impossible for kids to buy it, which I agree with, however, when I have to buy it for an actual cold, i now have to give them my driver's license to prove I'm not a kid (believe me - I'm not) - I'm treated like a criminal for having dextromethorphan in my home, becasue my kids MIGHT take it... bull hockey! Let 'em take antihistamines! At least I'm allergic to that, but leave my cough syrup alone!

cannotbelievethis 9-12-2008 @ 10:36PM

I hope you all know I'm kidding about the last snarky comment... actually it's too bad kids feel the need to get high - I can't imagine the stress they suffer... it came out wrong, my apologies

Michele W 9-12-2008 @ 10:54PM

I am sorry but China is good for nothing. We need to quit getting all our stuff from them and start bringing jobs back to the usa. it is horrible when they put the stuff in pet food and killed all of our family memebers but to stoop as low as to put it in baby formula is beyond horrible. They are only out for the $$ and they dont care about the killing of people or animals. They eat dogs and cats over there, they farm tigers to use for thier so called meds. They have no morals and it make s me so ANGRY that our country depends on them because of thier cheapness in making our products. Yea they are cheap because they dont care what the hell they put in it as long as they make a quick buck.

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