January 8th, 2009 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently reported that the industrial chemical melamine and a byproduct cyanuric acid have now been detected in four of 89 containers of infant formula made in the United States.
In a recent article in Yahoo, Finance, “In November, The Associated Press reported previously undisclosed FDA tests, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, showing [...]
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September 29th, 2008 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
Seven instant coffee and tea products are being recalled because of possible contamination with melamine, according to the FDA. The products were manufactured in China, and sold in the United States.
All sold under the “Mr. Brown” label, the coffee and tea products have been marketed in the U.S. by King Car Food Industrial and were made by Shandong Duqing, [...]
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September 12th, 2008 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
The FDA has issued a Health Information Advisory regarding contaminated infant formula manufactured in China. Melamine is the contaminant which can cause kidney disease. It has been reported that a number of Chinese infants who have consumed formula, contaminated with melamine and manufactured in China, are suffering from kidney stones. This is a rare condition in infants.
According to the FDA, “Currently, no [...]
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