China’s Tainted Infant Formula

September 17, 2008 13:23 by Rachel

       Reading about the recent infant deaths due to formula tainted with melamine in China just breaks my heart.  I had to write about this story because it hits so close to home with myself having a 4 month old.  I have been so lucky that I have been able to breastfeed both of my children with no problems and no assistance from formula.  So, I can’t even imagine what it would be like to have a child who became sick do to the formula you feed them every day.  These parents put their trust in these companies to provide them a product that they feel will best help their child only to find out they have been betrayed.  

    I just think about what choices those parents have now.  Your baby needs to eat but what can you feel them?  The story I read on CNN.com said that Chinese investigators have found melamine in almost 70 milk products from more than 20 companies.  That is just disgusting.  I can’t imagine what person in their right mind would do something like this.  Are people really so greedy that they don’t care if another human being dies in order to make money?  It just makes me sick to my stomach.

     So, let’s see China provided us with tainted pet food last year which coincidentally enough was also tainted with melamine.  Then we have the wonderful lead paint in toys panic.  Let’s, also not forget the wonderful Aqua Dots toy that turned in to the date rate drug when ingested and the Pokemon Valentine lollipops that contained metal.  Then last but certainly not least they are now killing their own people by tainting their infant formula. 

     I just don’t even know what to say about this except that it is scary……….. 


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September 18. 2008 03:20

Mark Salinas

When my oldest daughter (14 now) was a newborn she would get ear infections which led to feveral seizures. I didn't sleep for two months because I was afraid that her temperature would increase rapidly so I stood next to her crib with a cold cloth, tylenol and a thermometer....I ended up with pneumonia. My point is...that I believe the most frightening things in my opinion involve harm to our little ones. My experience doesn't relate directly but it does remind me of how vulnerable our little ones are. It is very scary and my heart goes out for those that have had the unfortunate experience. Thanks letting me babble. Nice post!

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September 18. 2008 04:08

Tina

So sad. My Triplets have been on formula since the day they were born. I hate paying the high $25.00/can price tag when I go through 4-5 cans per week. I often thought of buying the cheaper "kncok off store brands" but the Pedi told me there are only 2 brands that are safe and use no imoprted ingredients. I'm glad I never switched.

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Mark - I think we are both coming from the same angle. Being a parent we can totally sympathize and relate to this situation We know how scary it can be when are children are in danger. I am glad to know everything turned out well with your daughter! Smile

Tina - Thank goodness you have a great doc! You are right any amount of money is worth it to keep our kids safe and happy.

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