Melamine Found in Organic Food

Melamine, the chemical responsible for last year’s horrific pet food and baby formula recall, was recently discovered in France’s organic food supply—namely, chicken feed. A high level of the chemical, which is added to food to boost protein levels, was found in 300 tons of organic soymeal. While the tested batch was quickly recalled, another 127 untested tons were delivered to organic farms across the country. Scientists reassure the public that melamine is not feasibly passed through the food chain, but there is no definitive evidence to prove its harmlessness to humans. Organic farms, once hailed by omnivores as the healthier option, are not entirely safe from the dangerous chemical additives polluting the food system.