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FDA Detects Melamine Contamination in Flavored Drink
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:26:15 GMT
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has increased inspections and product testing efforts in response to the melamine contamination problem which originated in Chinese dairy products. As a result of the FDA's on-going testing program, the agency has detected melamine contamination in Blue Cat Flavor Drinks. The FDA advises the public not to consume this product and recommends that retailers and food service operators remove the product from sale or service.
Questions and Answers about Melamine
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:21:41 GMT
Questions and Answers about Melamine
Interim Method for Determination of Melamine and Cyanuric Acid Residues In Foods using LC-MS/MS: Version 1.0
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:56:50 GMT
Laboratory Information Bulletin 4422: Interim method for the determination of melamine and cyanuric acid in foods using liquid chromatography with triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry. This method has not undergone the rigorous internal and external validation required for an official method.
Determination of Melamine and Cyanuric Acid Residues in Infant Formula using LC-MS/MS
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:31:02 GMT
Laboratory Information Bulletin No. 4421. A liquid chromatography triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method for residues of cyanuric acid (CYA) and melamine (MEL) developed by the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has been adapted for use with infant formula.
FDA Issues Interim Safety and Risk Assessment of Melamine and Melamine-related Compounds in Food
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:11:50 GMT
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued the results of its interim safety and risk assessment of melamine and melamine-related compounds in food, including infant formula.