The Melamine Crisis: A Wake-Up Call

This chapter explores a devastating health crisis caused by melamine-tainted pet food, leading to the deaths of over 300 pets and sparking the largest pet food recall in U.S. history. It further examines the broader implications of the tainted milk scandal in China, which resulted in severe health issues for children and unveil the negligence of the dairy industry. Through personal stories and critical reflections, the chapter critiques profit-driven practices and the failures of regulatory bodies to protect public health.