Melamine found in Blue Cat drink

The industrial chemical melamine, linked to illnesses and deaths in China, has been detected in Blue Cat Flavor Drink sold in the U.S., according to the Food and Drug Administration. The distributor, Tristar Food Wholesale Co., has begun a recall of several flavors based on the FDA’s findings, the agency said. The FDA isn’t aware of any illnesses as a result of the drink.

* About 48,600 television stands, manufactured in China and distributed by Studio RTA, are being recalled because they do not meet industry standards to prevent them from tipping over. The stands were sold by Best Buy and other stores around the country from May 2004 to August 2008. More information: (888) 309-0299 or www.studiorta.com or www.cpsc.gov.