Melamine in US baby formula!
Yes, it’s found it’s way into OUR infant forumla now. The FDA has recently tested infant formula, made in the US, for melamine. Of the big three companies, one tested positive for melamine, one tested positive for cyanuric acid, and one came out clean. The FDA says the levels are so low there should be no concern. However, back on October 3, the FDA stated, “FDA is currently unable to establish any level of melamine and melamine-related compounds in infant formula that does not raise public health concerns“. How is it that just over a month ago, concern should be raised at any amount and now suddenly, it’s here and it’s okay?! How, in this short amount of time, have they determined a “safe amount”?
Here’s another area for concern – melamine is used in some food packaging and can rub off onto our food. It is also used in a cleaning solution for food processing equipment.
Just a few days ago we recieved a big yellow phone book. That book went straight from the mailbox to the recycle bin. I can’t remember the last time I used a phone book. With the internet, it’s faster and more up to date to just look it up online. There are many informational resources to find phone numbers and addresses.
If you’re asking what are parabens and why should I be avoiding them, then you should keep reading. I was asking myself this same question and decided I should research. Most of my “good” products that say SLS-free also advertise “no parabens”. Must be something to avoid then. I decided it’s time to find out why!
