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This reminds me of an incident a few years ago where a Chinese company created a protein powder that contained melamine ( a high nitrogen ingredient) that he so
by aurizon 4y ago
This reminds me of an incident a few years ago where a Chinese company created a protein powder that contained melamine ( a high nitrogen ingredient) that he sold to people for cat/dog food and baby food. The melamine fooled the nitrogen/protein quality control on incoming ingredients so the maker felt the ingredient met all specs. Sadly, the inherent toxicity killed thousands of cat all over the world as well as a number of children. Child fatalities were lower as mothers soon detected WTF with their babies and a urine test saved most. Cats/dogs were not so lucky. I wonder if these crumbles are toxic? Some mention of aflatoxin a common rotted protein toxic substance, often found in rotted peanuts.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_pet_food_recalls https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_pet_food_recalls
I read somewhere that one or more Chinese executives were executed over the child deaths - but I was unable to find a link about this.
- Herodotus38 4y agoYeah I remember when the melamine scandal happened. I think there might be some interesting findings when the FDA investigates the supply chain of the ingredients.
- aurizon 4y agoAflatoxin, a metabolic product of Aspergillus Flavus a fungus, was mentioned. Affects many badly stored foods. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aflatoxin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aflatoxin Very toxic liver poison often associated with the aspergillus rotting peanuts.Assays for Aflatoxin as well as melamine and anything else are underway, so a definitive answer should come soon.
- aurizon 4y agothanks
- rahimnathwani 4y agoBaby formula: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Chinese_milk_scandal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Chinese_milk_scandal
- aurizon 4y agothanks
- Herodotus38 4y agohttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-01/23/content_7422983.htm http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-01/23/content_742298... According to this article 2 people were executed, one had a "suspended death sentence" (which they say is usually changed to life in prison).