Lead level in corn shipment found 'by accident'
26 July 2004
By COLIN PATTERSON
"The Food Safety Authority says contamination in a shipment of corn from China was discovered by accident. The corn, which contained more than 100 times the safe level of lead, was imported in October. It was then milled before being used by food manufacturers in products such as baby foods, soups, batters and baking goods. The contamination was not detected in tests at the flour mill. Instead it was discovered when the authority tested infant formula as part of its Total Diet Survey. The survey was carried out once every five years, authority spokeswoman Sally Johnston said...."
Sunday, July 25, 2004
NEWS.com.au | Women offer breastmilk to chimps (July 26, 2004)
From correspondents in Beijing
"TWO young mothers in China have donated their own breastmilk to help feed two new-born chimpanzees facing malnutrition in Beijing Zoo, state-owned media said. The women, who were identified only by their surnames Pan and Bing, were selected by officials after the zoo issued an urgent notice seeking human milk donors, the Beijing News said...."
From correspondents in Beijing
"TWO young mothers in China have donated their own breastmilk to help feed two new-born chimpanzees facing malnutrition in Beijing Zoo, state-owned media said. The women, who were identified only by their surnames Pan and Bing, were selected by officials after the zoo issued an urgent notice seeking human milk donors, the Beijing News said...."
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
TheIowaChannel.com - Health - No Charges Filed In Breastfeeding Incident
WEST BRANCH, Iowa -- Prosecutors don't plan to file criminal charges against a West Branch restaurant owner who asked a nursing mother to cover up, go to the restroom or leave. Assistant Cedar County Attorney Sterling Benz said part of what they do is educate the public. He said if he can get restaurant owners to agree it won't happen again, then that might be enough...."
WEST BRANCH, Iowa -- Prosecutors don't plan to file criminal charges against a West Branch restaurant owner who asked a nursing mother to cover up, go to the restroom or leave. Assistant Cedar County Attorney Sterling Benz said part of what they do is educate the public. He said if he can get restaurant owners to agree it won't happen again, then that might be enough...."
Breast-feeding cuts cancer risk
National Post
July 20, 2004
''This little study highlights in a larger way the importance of breast-feeding,'' said Shail Verma, a medical oncologist with the University of Ottawa's integrated cancer program. ''The bigger picture is that breast-feeding is good for all women.'' The study found breast-feeding for one year or longer cuts the risk even further."... [Excellent story, not a bad headline - but could they have said "not breastfeeding increases cancer risk for women" ? - JC]
National Post
July 20, 2004
''This little study highlights in a larger way the importance of breast-feeding,'' said Shail Verma, a medical oncologist with the University of Ottawa's integrated cancer program. ''The bigger picture is that breast-feeding is good for all women.'' The study found breast-feeding for one year or longer cuts the risk even further."... [Excellent story, not a bad headline - but could they have said "not breastfeeding increases cancer risk for women" ? - JC]
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