On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that thousands of hogs in at least five states and poultry at a farm in Missouri have eaten pet food laced with melamine, a chemical used in plastics and fertilizer. The FDA is also testing rice protein concentrate for cyanuric acid, a nitrogen-rich chemical used to clean swimming pools. In addition, the regulatory agency plans to test wheat gluten, corn gluten, corn meal, soy protein, and rice bran. These ingredients are used in supermarket staples such as breakfast cereal, pizza dough, protein shakes, and baby formula. Dr. David Acheson, chief medical officer at the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, assures us that "there is no evidence" these foods contain contaminants. If you believe that, you might believe that Americans don't eat much pork or poultry either.
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CR4 - Blog Entry: From Dogs to Hogs: How Safe is the Food Supply?
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