Toxicological trivia fron September 25, 2013: In 2008 China was uncovered in one of the most serious cases of deliberate food contamination in recent times. Several manufacturers adulterated infant milk formulas with melamine (a substance commonly used to make, among other things, adhesives or coatings) in order to distort the amount of protein product. The consequences were catastrophic: 300,000 children affected with kidney problems and urinary tract infections, six of whom died. A new study reveals that 12% of small complications affected records persist, at least for:a) Three months;b) Six months;c) Nine months.

Correct answer b. Read more on the Spanish’ article: Renal complications by melanin in Chinese milk continues for at least six months. Read also:  Update of melamine in WHO