FDA Warns Staff On Major Melamine Health Risks [View All]

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Itchmo has learned that the FDA has issued a surveillance order for Chinese vegetable proteins on May 1 — including corn gluten and wheat products — based on melamine contamination.

Despite repeated FDA statements saying that there is no risk to human health from contaminated pigs and chickens, the FDA surveillance order indicates otherwise. It states: Pregnant women should not perform this assignment. (Emphasis ours)

Melamine and additional related contaminants have been found in concentrations of up to 20% in analyzed samples. The MSDS for pure melamine is attached as Attachment B and includes warnings “to avoid breathing dust, avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing”. Chronic exposure may cause cancer or reproductive damage.

Clearly, the FDA is concerned with the safety of their own staff’s exposure to melamine-tainted foods. Despite this warning, the FDA told the press and us yesterday that animals that ate tainted foods were safe for human consumption.

http://www.itchmo.com/read/fda-melamine-surveilance-order-warns-against-major-health-risks_20070509

Wow, isn't this fine news! NOW pregnant women are at risk it seems and 20% is the level of contamination in some of the products tested! :grr:

I'd like some damn answers and I'd like them NOW. Warning to all pregnant women, don't eat any meats that are not organic. If you can't afford it, find something else to eat that costs less. I wish I knew what else to say. :(