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Melamine in milk

30 October 2008, 18:00 PM
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Siddiqur Rahman Apu, Soil Science Discipline, Khulna University

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Mothers are passing their days amid great worry thinking about their babies' food because hardly any brand milk is available without melamine, which is responsible for various diseases like kidney failure. In a recent analysis by the chemistry department of Dhaka University, they found toxic melamine in many popular brands of milk. It would be tough for mothers to change their babies' food habits, as the babies have become used to powdered milk. The government should address the issue in the interest of all concerned. Obviously, they cannot overlook such a grave threat to national health.
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Adulteration has taken a new turn as melamine has been found in some popular brands of milk powder. What is surprising is that the authorities have taken a rather laid back approach to the whole issue that concerns public health. No doubt it is the children--the future of the nation--whose safety is in question. It has been reported that consumption of contaminated milk poses a serious health hazard. Damaged kidney and liver, stunted growth--- all these are the possible consequences of the intake of the spurious stuff. One wonders what job the BSTI is doing in this regard. It is also a mystery why they have taken such a long time to negotiate the problem. We are shocked at the moral depravity of those importers who have brought that contaminated milk powder. Now that the matter has come to light, we hope that prompt action will be taken to destroy the adulterated milk powder and punitive action will be taken against the people who put children's health in jeopardy.
Zabed Wali , Pahartali, Chittagong

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