Melamine warning for Chinese-made supplements, protein powders and shakes

I hope you are not consuming protein supplements, but if you are, be aware of this news about melamine.

"China is one of the world’s biggest makers of supplements, and some protein powders and shakes are made largely with powdered milk."

"Unscrupulous food and feed dealers in China add melamine to their products because it increases nitrogen content to give the appearance in testing that protein levels are adequate. Because it dissolves poorly, melamine can block the body’s filtering system, potentially leading to kidney failure and death."

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert because of concern about such products being contaminated with the toxic chemical melamine. "Melamine was discovered in infant formula in September and it has sickened more than 50,000 infants in China and killed at least four."

"Since that time, melamine has been found in a wide range of other products, including milk, eggs and fish feed. As a result, companies in the United States have recalled several products generally sold in Asian specialty stores, including a nondairy creamer and Mr. Brown brands of instant coffee and tea."

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