| Subject: | FDA Issues Health Advisory Regarding Milk-Based Infant Formula Manufactured In China |
| Category: | Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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| Published: | Fri, 12 Sep 2008 - 06:00 pm |
| The FDA has issued a Health Information Advisory to consumers and healthcare professionals regarding milk-based infant formula manufactured in China. The Chinese manufactured infant formula may be contaminated with melamine. Melamine artificially increases the protein profile of milk and can cause kidney diseases. Currently, no Chinese manufacturers of infant formula have fulfilled the requirements to sell this product in the United States. FDA officials are investigating whether or not infant... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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