A melamine-contamination event in China
Since 11 September 2008 FOS has closely monitored the melamine contamination event in infant formula in China. Through efficient interaction with China's INFOSAN Emergency Contact Point in the Ministry of Health (MoH), INFOSAN has been updating Member States on this event. Five countries that had imported contaminated milk powder from China were specifically warned. A protected web site under INFOSAN is aimed at food safety authorities, supplemented by an additional web site for the general public, to keep all stakeholders continuously updated and informed. Additionally, WHO has drafted several documents in order to help Member States manage this food safety event. To date this incident has affected more than 54 000 infants and young children in China.