Zhang Jing and Xi Jinping died for their roles in toxic milk formula . Among them , Zhang and Geng were sentenced to death , and most others received at least 15 years in prison . In all , 21 people were tried and executed in China for their roles in the scandal . Tainted milk killed at least six babies and sickened about 300,000 others . The formula held melamine , a toxin dairy plants used to make protein content appear higher .
Zhang Jing and Xi Jinping died for their roles in toxic milk formula . In all , 21 people were tried and executed in China for their roles in the scandal . Tainted milk killed at least six babies and sickened about 300,000 others . The formula held melamine , a toxin dairy plants used to make protein content appear higher .