I have had several people ask me about the formula scare that is currently happening in China right now. Frankly, I don't know anymore than most of you out there. I have no idea what formula (if any) Faith has been given. I have heard that alot of the orphanages are just too poor to buy actual formula for the kids, so they give them watered down milk powders and such. So right now, I just don't know. Who knows, this may have been what happened to Malia? I don't have any answers and I won't ever. It is very difficult to try to protect your child who is living on the other side of the world :(
BEIJING, China (CNN) -- African governments have stopped importing Chinese dairy products as the crisis which has seen more than 52,000 Chinese children poisoned by melamine-tainted goods spreads.
The precautions come as the number of affected children in China continues to swell. Four babies have died from melamine-tainted infant formula and more than 52,000 children have fallen ill, Chinese authorities say.
"I think we will see more cases, but it is, of course, impossible to predict how many cases there finally will be," said Hans Treason, the the World Health Organization's China representative. " We have to remember that China is a large country with a population of 1.3 billion people. However, of course, 40- to 50,000 children are affected as reported now. It's a staggering figure, but where we will end up is too early yet to say."
On Monday, China's top quality control official, Li Changjiang, resigned as a result of the scandal, which has seen the arrest of at least 18 people.
Melamine is commonly used in coatings and laminates, wood adhesives, fabric coatings, ceiling tiles and flame retardants. Some Chinese dairy plants have added it to milk products to make it seem to have a higher protein level.
Melamine is the same industrial contaminant from China that poisoned and killed thousands of U.S. dogs and cats last year. Health experts say ingesting melamine can lead to kidney stones, urinary tract ulcers, and eye and skin irritation. It also robs infants of much-needed nutrition.
Please say a special prayer for all the babies in China right now!
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