Chinese Melamine Scandal Continues

Recently, it has been reported that melamine is probably being added to Chinese animal feed. Several reports have stated that the contamination could span many parts of the entire food chain.

Initially, the melamine fiasco began last month when thousands became sick from contaminated milk. Then the problem broadened when traces of melamine were found in Chinese eggs. Authorities hypothesize that the cause was probably from contaminated feed given to the hens.

This week, many Chinese newspapers said that the use of melamine in animal feed was not an isolated event, and that this practice is prevalent. It is reported that the industry has used melamine in feed in order to reduce cost while still producing the appropriate protein count to pass inspections.

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