Notes to Tasha

The Associated Press announced today (10/20/08) that some 1500 dogs have died in China due to melamine contaminated dog food.

http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/2008/10/20/20081020ChinaDogs20-ON.html

The pet food company's name was not known - but Chinese newspaper reports states the food was made by Harbin Hualong Feed Co.

After the reports of Chinese babies dying from melamine tainted formula, I wondered if - God forbid - melamine tainted products have somehow been making it into the US without any notice. Months ago I wondered if the Center for Disease Control had any statistics on kidney disease in the US, and if so, has there been an increase of kidney disease in US citizens. Thanks to one of the subscribers of this newsletter - here is the ‘rest of the story'...

Has Chinese Melamine been affecting US Citizens for years? A new report from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases states chronic kidney disease is up 30 percent in the US; consumers have to wonder if melamine contamination plays a role in the dramatic increase.

http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/129/1/Has-Chinese-Melamine-been-affecting-US-Citizens-for-years/Page1.html

Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,
Susan ThixtonTruth about Pet FoodPetsumer Report
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/