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European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

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EFSA provisional statement on a request form the European Commission related to melamine and structurally related to compounds such as cynauric acid in protein-rich ingredietns used for food and feed

Question number: EFSA-Q-2007-093

Following reports of sickness and death of pet animals (cats and dogs) in the United States (US), an investigation was undertaken by the US authorities to trace the source of these animal health problems. It was found that wheat gluten used for the production of pet food was at the origin of the animal health problems. Recall of pet food in which the wheat gluten was used was initiated in the US from mid-March onwards.

Publication date: 08/06/2007
Last updated: 04/07/2007

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European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

EFSA provisional statement on a request form the European Commission related to melamine and structurally related to compounds such as cynauric acid in protein-rich ingredietns used for food and feed

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