The scandal have spread, traces of melamine were also found not only on infant formula manufactured in china but also on other dairy-based products.
Cadbury recalled some of its product in Asia already. It was scary, thinking how much Cadbury chocolate I have consumed before the melamine issue. But Cadbury have not announced yet if there is really a trace of melamine on their products. It seems that they took precautions, just in case.
White Rabbit Creamy Candy, according to some reports have traces of melamine, but then I remember sometime ago that this same product was found containing formaldehyde.
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What is melamine by the way? Melamine is an industrial additive that contains 66% nitrogen that can fool test on protein content. The melamine, in low dosage is nontoxic. But this substance can be fatal when combined with cyan uric acid.
Melamine contamination have gone a long way.
In 2007, pet food recall was linked to melamine contamination. Pets died due to kidney problems.
Another product recall was tied with melamine production on same year.The melamine was used as a binder for some feedstock. This products however were manufactured in the US,not in China.
It seems that there are many incidents related to wrong use of melamine. Whether it is China or another country, the issue on food safety is in question. What other contaminants will be found on the food we eat.
It is sad to know how science have been put in bad use. I've always been promoting innovation and inventions. I have stayed in the science long enough to appreciate how great inventions and innovations are when it comes to improvement of quality of life. Now with the Milk Scare, I think I have to revisit my plans. An organic garden and barn animals might be a good investment after all.
Promote good science. Let's put our acquired knowledge into good use.
(reference: The New York Times, Wikipedia)
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