Chinese babies die from drinking fake milk
"Associated Press, Apr 20
SHANGHAI, China — Dozens of infants in eastern China have died from malnutrition after being fed fake milk formula with virtually no nutritional value, state media reported Tuesday.
The widely reported deaths prompted demands from Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao for a 'thorough investigation and severe punishment' of the formula's manufacturers, according to the website of the official China Daily and other media...."
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Monday, April 19, 2004
Martek and DSM Enter Into New Agreement on Arachidonic Acid Production, Supply and R&DMonday April 19, 9:18 am ET
"COLUMBIA, Md. and DELFT, Netherlands, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK - News) and DSM Food Specialties B.V. (DSM) today announced that they have entered into a new agreement extending the existing relationship between the two companies involving the production and supply of arachidonic acid (ARA). ARA is a long-chain fatty acid which, in combination with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), supports infant brain development. Under this agreement, the companies will increase production of ARA, cross license certain intellectual property relating to ARA, and perform joint research and development to expand applications for ARA...."
"COLUMBIA, Md. and DELFT, Netherlands, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK - News) and DSM Food Specialties B.V. (DSM) today announced that they have entered into a new agreement extending the existing relationship between the two companies involving the production and supply of arachidonic acid (ARA). ARA is a long-chain fatty acid which, in combination with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), supports infant brain development. Under this agreement, the companies will increase production of ARA, cross license certain intellectual property relating to ARA, and perform joint research and development to expand applications for ARA...."
Friday, April 16, 2004
Fluid could help preemies thrive
WFAA.com | News for Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas | Health/Science
06:45 AM CDT on Friday, April 16, 2004
By JANET ST. JAMES / WFAA-TV
"When babies are born prematurely, one of the challenges is getting them to tolerate breast milk or formula. New research mimicking nature may help overcome that challenge...."
WFAA.com | News for Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas | Health/Science
06:45 AM CDT on Friday, April 16, 2004
By JANET ST. JAMES / WFAA-TV
"When babies are born prematurely, one of the challenges is getting them to tolerate breast milk or formula. New research mimicking nature may help overcome that challenge...."
Nutritionist Barbara Schneeman Named to FDA Post
UC Davis News & Information
April 15, 2004
"UC Davis nutrition professor Barbara Schneeman has been appointed to lead the Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling and Dietary Supplements within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Beginning May 3 in her new position, she will oversee the development of policy and regulations for dietary supplements, nutrition labeling and food standards, infant formula and medical foods...."
UC Davis News & Information
April 15, 2004
"UC Davis nutrition professor Barbara Schneeman has been appointed to lead the Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling and Dietary Supplements within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Beginning May 3 in her new position, she will oversee the development of policy and regulations for dietary supplements, nutrition labeling and food standards, infant formula and medical foods...."
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