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This year, so far, melamine has been found in Chinese originated: milk, infant formula, candies, yoghurts, and other dairy products, cream sauces, baked goods where dairy products are incorporated, some baking powers, and sex products. (And I think the question should be asked of breaded items, like fishsticks, where dairy may be incorporated.) Last year it was found in: flours, rice, pet foods, fish, fowl, and hog foods. Is there any doubt that the use of melamine is widespread in china?

Is there any question, that a global economy requires global inspection? Despite the daily struggles of those souls trying to stem the tide, is there any doubt we don’t have that? 

Global (horrors!)

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It’s getting late! Trick or Treat for UNICEF; Get your box now!

Got Box?

GOT BOX?

Want to help kids in other parts of the world get the things they need to survive and grow?

You’ve got the power to do it!

This October, make Halloween count by Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF. You can help us get water, education and medicine to the children who need it most.

Getting involved is easy and fun!

First, you’ll need a box. Order boxes online, or create your own using this canister wrapper.

Then go door-to-door on Halloween—or create your own fundraiser—and ask everyone to help you raise money for kids around the world.

Once you’ve collected the money, send it to UNICEF to help save kids lives.

And be sure to celebrate your success once you’re done!

 

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For sure folks, it’s everywhere, check your supplies!! How can something be so horrible and funny at the same time? I mean what if no one had checked? How many ways can we poison ourselves? (more…)

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Australia recalls products in tainted milk scandal

The Associated PressPublished: October 20, 2008

[SYDNEY, Australia: Australian officials ordered the recall of a milk drink and cake brand after tests showed they were contaminated with melamine, bringing to six the number of Chinese-made products withdrawn in Australia following China’s tainted milk scandal.

A spokeswoman for Food Standards Australia New Zealand said Monday that Orion brand Tiramisu Italian Cake with Cheese Cream and Dali Yuan brand First Milk vanilla-flavored drink were recalled Friday after government tests revealed the Chinese-made products contained low levels of melamine, the industrial chemical that has sickened tens of thousands of Chinese children….]

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/20/asia/AS-Australia-Tainted-Milk.php

I Own My Vote, PUMA, The Denver Group, Just Say No Deal

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Recall — Firm Press Release- Koala March King Cookies (more…)

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More Melamine news. People food and follow up on pet food. (more…)

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Melamine found in Thai, Sri Lankan biscuits

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Recall — Firm Press Release

FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.

HUA XIA Food Trade USA, Inc. Recalls YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink and YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink, Because of Possible Health Risk: (more…)

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Hong Kong has now reported six children ill: (more…)

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Tainted Milk Products Found in Burma
 
10 October 2008
 

 

Authorities in Burma say imported brands of milk and powdered baby formula have been contaminated with an industrial chemical involved in the latest Chinese product safety scandal. (more…)

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