Geng Jinping and Zhang Yujun executed for their roles in toxic milk scandal . In all , 21 people were tried and sentenced in Tuesday for their roles in the scandal . The 22 Chinese dairy producers that made the formula have offered compensation to victims ' families . Tainted milk killed 21 babies and sickened 21 others . Drinking formula held melamine , a toxin dairy plants used to make protein levels appear higher .
Geng Jinping and Zhang Yujun executed for their roles in toxic milk scandal . In all , 21 people were tried and sentenced in Tuesday for their roles in the scandal . Tainted milk killed 21 babies and sickened 21 others . Drinking formula held melamine , a toxin dairy plants used to make protein levels appear higher .