Melamine Contamination

In September of 2008 the FDA became aware of thousands of infant illnesses in China associated with the consumption of infant formula suspected of containing Melamine. Melamine is a compound used primarily in commercial and industrial applications. There is no approved melamine use in direct addition to human or animal food in the U.S.

As recently as October 1st, 2008 reports indicated there have been over 53,000 illnesses, nearly 13,000 hospitalizations, 100 seriously ill cases and at least four infant deaths in China. It has also been reported that a number of infants in China who have consumed Chinese manufactured infant formula are suffering from kidney stones, a condition which is rare in infants.

As a result, the U.S. and other countries have been sampling and testing infant formula, milk-derived ingredients, and finished food products containing milk. Information received from a number of sources, and from a number of different countries, indicates a wide range and a variety of products, such as candies, desserts and beverages have been found to be contaminated with melamine.

On September 12th, 2008 the FDA is advised caregivers not to feed infant formula manufactured in China to infants. This should be replaced with an appropriate infant formula manufactured in the United States. Individuals should contact their health care professional if they have questions regarding their infant's health or if they note changes in their infant's health status.

To date, FDA testing has found melamine contamination in multiple products imported from China. FDA is continuing its testing of a variety of products for melamine and has advised consumers not to consume the following products because of possible melamine contamination:

• Topaz Wafer Rolls with Chocolate Flavored Cream Filling
• Topaz Wafer Rolls with Hazelnut Chocolate Flavored Cream Filling
• Topaz Wafer Rolls with Vanilla Flavored Cream Filling
• Topaz Wafer Rolls with Mocha Cappuccino Flavored Cream Filling
• G&J Hot Cocoa Stuffer Item 120144
• G&J His and Hers Hot Cocoa Set Item 120129
• Wonderfarm "Successful" Assorted Biscuits
• Wonderfarm "Royal Flavour" Assorted Biscuits
• Wonderfarm "Lovely Melody" Assorted Biscuits
• Wonderfarm "Daily Life" Assorted Biscuits
• Topaz Hazelnut Wafer Rolls with Hazelnut Chocolate Flavored Creme Filling
• Sweet Time Christmas Dressy Bear with Chocolate Bar
• Fresh and Crispy Jacobina Biscuits
• Koala's March Creme filled Cookies
• YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink
• YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink
• Blue Cat Flavored Drinks
• White Rabbit Candies
• Mr. Brown Mandehling Blend Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
• Mr. Brown Arabica Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
• Mr. Brown Blue Mountain Blend Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
• Mr. Brown Caramel Macchiato Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
• Mr. Brown French Vanilla Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
• Mr. Brown Mandheling Blend instant Coffee (2-in-1)
• Mr. Brown Milk Tea (3-in-1)
• Infant formula manufactured in China
• G&J Cocoa item 120126, sold in 2 flavors: French Vanilla Cocoa and Double Chocolate Cocoa