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How Poisoned Applesauce Found Its Way to Kids

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The Melamine Scandal and its Impact on Food Safety Regulations

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The chemical melamine was used to falsify protein levels in milk products, leading to a scandal where infants died in China and pets fell ill in the USA. The incident shook consumer confidence in Chinese goods and highlighted the need for stricter food safety regulations globally. As a result, the USA implemented the Food Safety Modernization Act in 2011 to enhance oversight of imported food.

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