Detection and determination of Melamine in infant formula by ELISA method

Thirty-six samples of infant formula with different production dates and various brands were purchased from Isfahan city during 2012. The samples were assayed for the presence and quantity of melamine by ELISA screening method. According to the results, in any infant formula melamine contamination w...

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Main Authors: A Shakerian, G Savabi Esfahani
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch 2012-05-01
Series:Bihdāsht-i Mavādd-i Ghaz̠āyī
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Online Access:http://jfh.iaut.ac.ir/article_517371_4ea7021341a36156c78b1994e4d541e7.pdf
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Summary:Thirty-six samples of infant formula with different production dates and various brands were purchased from Isfahan city during 2012. The samples were assayed for the presence and quantity of melamine by ELISA screening method. According to the results, in any infant formula melamine contamination was observed above the detection limit of the kit (10 µg/L). Therefore, it was concluded that the infant formula at Isfahan retail is not considered a health hazard from the melamine contamination point of view.
ISSN:2228-7647
2476-6968