The breastfeeding community's quick response to melamine in US formula is 
crucial, imho, because of the public's short attention span and preoccupation 
with the economy. Notice how the FDA hastily convened a meeting with the 
culprits and their industry council. Where was the outrage on the part of the 
FDA?  Sundlof states that  "They should not be changing the diet. If they've 
been feeding a particular product, they should continue to feed that product. 
That's in the best interest of the baby."   

What a lie this is!  And how convenient they timed this report over the US 
Thanksgiving holiday, when people are gone or distracted.

The spin on this reminds me of the Witch in The Silver Chair where she 
convinces the children that "there never was a sun" (for C. S. Lewis fans). 

I urge anyone who feels so led to contact both the FDA Commissioner (to 
whome Sundlof reports) and the DHHS Secretary (FDA is under Dept. Health & 
Human Svcs).  I'm also including Sundlof's contact info:

Michael Leavitt, Secretary of the US Dept. Health and Human Services
DHHS/OS/IOS
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, D. C.  20201
email: [log in to unmask]
(202) 690-7000

Andrew von Eschenbach, MD
Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration
Parklawn Bldg./Mail Code: HF-1
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD  20856
(301) 827-2410
no email found

Stephen Sundloff, DVM, PhD
Director CFSAN
CPK1 # 4B064 HFS-001
College Park, MD  20740
[log in to unmask]
(301) 436-1600
--------------------------

Otherwise, this news bite will disappear, just as the damage control minions at 
the formula companies desire.  Those who work in US hospitals should use this 
opportunity to increase Risk Management's awareness at the corporate level.

Anna Swisher, MBA, IBCLC
Abundant Blessings
Georgetown, TX  

             ***********************************************

Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html
To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]
Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask]
COMMANDS:
1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail
2. To start it again: set lactnet mail
3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet
4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome