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Melamine leaching from plastic tableware – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 January 201326 July 2018

Tableware made from melamine-containing plastics may leach some of the compound into food if it is served hot, according to […]

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Studies uncover health impacts of melamine consumption

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 March 200912 March 2009

Nearly six months after the San-Lu tainted milk powder scandal in China broke drawing New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra into […]

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SMC Media Tracker: Climate change, cancer big in October

In the News  |  Published: 31 October 200831 October 2008

Each month from October onwards, the Science Media Centre will be tracking science-related key words that appear in the country’s […]

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Melamine and its impact on the body

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 September 200822 September 2008

Chinese officials continue to deal with the aftermath of over 1250 babies falling ill and two dying after consuming tainted […]

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