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melamine
An industrial chemical, not a food ingredient. Added illegally in the 2007 pet food scandal to artificially inflate protein readings. Causes acute kidney failure.
Other common names: 三聚氰胺, メラミン
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Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, veterinary literature. For reference only, not medical advice. If poisoning is suspected, seek veterinary care immediately.