| | What is a sad state of affairs of the recent findings of Melamine in US infant formula is that the FDA is now saying that a small amount of Melamine in formula is safe.. although the Zero Intolerance of any Melamine in any food.. was at once a statement released to the public from the FDA when it was found in China's infant formula released 10/13/08:
China's contaminated infant formula and its long term effects
you will also find that this article above states that "Someone" is responsible for putting melamine in the infant formulas.. when in fact it has been going on for some time and manufactures are ultimately responsible.. then this recent statement released to the public.. that 1ppm of melamine is now considered to be a safe amount according to the FDA....
Natural News
So what is melamine and what is the toxicology of of this product? "Melamine is an organic compound that is often combined with formaldehyde to produce melamine resin, a synthetic polymer which is fire resistant and heat tolerant. Melamine resin is a very versatile material with a highly stable structure. Uses for melamine include whiteboards, floor tiles, kitchenware, fire retardant fabrics, and commercial filters.
Melamine resin is manufactured by mixing urea with formaldehyde under heat and pressure. The substances begin to polymerize and are forced into a mold which will create the desired shape. The materials finish polymerizing and create a finished product, melamine resin. This resin is what is used in many kitchen items."
Melamine resin, a hard thermosetting polymer made from melamine and formaldehyde, is widely used in the US in the form of kitchenware, including plates, bowls, mugs and utensils. Reports in the literature indicate that some kitchenware based on melamine resin leach considerable amounts of melamine monomer. A migration of up to 2.5 mg melamine/ 100 cm2 was observed under conditions that simulate an exposure to hot acidic foods.
Detail on Melamine.
National Toxicology Program
I also found this site .. at which the article is information on the safety of your children dinner ware, along with information on melamine; and what one should be doing with the plastic plates that one serves their children foods.. and very informative.. as this site is all about saftey for ones children.
Safe Mama
with all of this information at our finger tips.. would you as a parent feed your infant ( especially males) formula with melamine in it? |
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