Melamine Tableware Case Study
INTRODUCTION
Moira (2011) in her blog said that melamine tableware is dishwasher safe, light, nearly unbreakable and can be molded into various shapes and designs. In addition, this type of tableware seems incredibly practical and convenient by appearances. In another study by Wu, Hsieh, Chen, Liu and Wu (2013) reveal that exposure to melamine still common even after the incident of baby formula that tainted with melamine in 2008 which cause 6 deaths and about 50000 hospitalizations at Taiwan. Other than baby formula, melamine is also used in certain brands of pet food. It has been reported that the animals and babies that had consumed the melamine-contaminated food have had illness and death from renal failure (Moira, 2011). Wise Geek (n.d.) had reported that the milk producers in china had added melamine compound to milk products to raise their nitrogen content, so that the protein levels will increase when …show more content…
Y. et al. (2011). High Melamine Migration in Daily-use Melamine-made Tableware [Abstract]. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 188 (1-3), 350-356. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2011.01.128
3) Wu, C. F., Hsieh, T. J., Chen, B. H., Liu, C. C., & Wu, M. T. (2013). A Crossover Study of Noodle Soup Consumption in Melamine Bowls and Total Melamine Excretion in Urine. JAMA Internal Medicine, 173 (4), 317-319. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.1569
4) Wise Geek. (n.d.). What is Melamine?. Retrieved from http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-melamine.htm
5) Jaslow, R. (2013, January 22). Melamine in soup bowls may seep into our bodies: Is it safe?. CBS News. Retrieved from http://www.cbsnews.com/news/melamine-in-soup-bowls-may-seep-into-our-bodies-is-it-safe/
6) Hudson, K. (2013, February 13). What Are Your Dishes Made Of? Why Avoid Melamine Dishes. Retrieved from
Moira (2011) in her blog said that melamine tableware is dishwasher safe, light, nearly unbreakable and can be molded into various shapes and designs. In addition, this type of tableware seems incredibly practical and convenient by appearances. In another study by Wu, Hsieh, Chen, Liu and Wu (2013) reveal that exposure to melamine still common even after the incident of baby formula that tainted with melamine in 2008 which cause 6 deaths and about 50000 hospitalizations at Taiwan. Other than baby formula, melamine is also used in certain brands of pet food. It has been reported that the animals and babies that had consumed the melamine-contaminated food have had illness and death from renal failure (Moira, 2011). Wise Geek (n.d.) had reported that the milk producers in china had added melamine compound to milk products to raise their nitrogen content, so that the protein levels will increase when …show more content…
Y. et al. (2011). High Melamine Migration in Daily-use Melamine-made Tableware [Abstract]. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 188 (1-3), 350-356. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2011.01.128
3) Wu, C. F., Hsieh, T. J., Chen, B. H., Liu, C. C., & Wu, M. T. (2013). A Crossover Study of Noodle Soup Consumption in Melamine Bowls and Total Melamine Excretion in Urine. JAMA Internal Medicine, 173 (4), 317-319. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.1569
4) Wise Geek. (n.d.). What is Melamine?. Retrieved from http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-melamine.htm
5) Jaslow, R. (2013, January 22). Melamine in soup bowls may seep into our bodies: Is it safe?. CBS News. Retrieved from http://www.cbsnews.com/news/melamine-in-soup-bowls-may-seep-into-our-bodies-is-it-safe/
6) Hudson, K. (2013, February 13). What Are Your Dishes Made Of? Why Avoid Melamine Dishes. Retrieved from