Melamine Found in Baby Formula

According to the New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/26/us/26formula.html?ref=us

The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it had discovered the toxic chemical melamine in infant formula made by an American manufacturer, raising the possibility that the problem was more extensive in the United States than previously thought.

While few details were available late Tuesday, agency officials said they had discovered melamine at trace levels in a single sample of infant formula. It was also discovered in several samples of dietary supplements that are made by some of the same manufacturers who make formula.

F.D.A. officials insisted that the levels of melamine were so low that they did not pose a health threat.

“There’s no cause for concern or no risk from these levels,” said Judy Leon, an agency spokeswoman. Ms. Leon said the contamination was most likely the result of food contact with something like a can liner, or from some other manufacturing problems, but not from deliberate adulteration.

She declined to name the company that made the tainted infant formula.

Since they are declining to tell people what formulas and baby food does contain it, I would look for those that state they have tested free of it, such as NaturesOne or some other natural formula.

Nursing is best if it is possible.

Yes it is very dangerous to an infant. The milk given should be free from any hazardous stuff that might cause death to a young one. By giving the right care including organic baby blankets and nutritious foods can promote a healthy growth to the infant.