Guest guest Posted January 2, 2002 Report Share Posted January 2, 2002 Hi everyone, Ok, I have been attempting to research this subject and, after calling three different organic dairies (you know, the ones who WOULD care if anyone did?), I have found that dairies don't specifically test for lead in milk. They test for copper, phosphorus, and a list of other things, but not lead. They claim that they do test the water that the cows are drinking and that in every state that the dairies are located, they are required to meet the standards for lead in water... and that every state has a different standard. I do know that if the state standard allows for more than the federal standard, that compliance is required with the most restricitive standard. I also know that there is little federal funding for enforcement. Hmm. This is not comforting to me, especially knowing the significant health issues that lead consumption can cause. So, every dairy source is now a potential source for lead contamination. Sorry to be such a fatalist, but I think this is now my new project. I am going to do more research with the FDA and USDA, as well as the American Dairy Council and see what else I can learn and I'll keep you all posted. I'm thinking that the claim of underpriveledged children being at higher risk for lead contamination may not be the case especially when the more " priveledged " children have parents who are diligent about making sure their kids get the recommended amounts of dairy in their diets for the perceived calcium contained therein. Am I beginning to sound like a conspiracy theorist yet? Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2002 Report Share Posted January 2, 2002 --- In @y..., veggieme@a... wrote, in part: > Hmm. This is not comforting > to me, especially knowing the significant health issues that lead consumption > can cause. So, every dairy source is now a potential source for lead > contamination. Sorry to be such a fatalist, but I think this is now my new > project. Hi Amber, I wanted to mention that if you want to, I think you can get a specific milk sample tested by DDI. (They do water tests, I have a brochure about it. The metals in [human] breast milk have been discussed on the autism treatment list, and I think at least one [maybe more] mom has tested their milk.) Anyway, this may not really be any help, since I think your mission here is at a " larger level " like general milk safety (for everyone) regarding lead. Just thought I'd mention it in case... Moria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2002 Report Share Posted January 2, 2002 --Amber, I don't know if this means anything but my son is very high in lead and I gave him nothing but organic milk once he was weaned at 12 months of age. It was organic,no hormone or antibiotics used. I am very interested to hear what you find out as I am racking my brain trying to figure out where this lead came from. We also sent a water sample out to DDI. ($$$$$$) I tell ya insurance pays for the vacs but nobody wants to pay to help our ill children! (sorry I'm just brewing today) Thanks Patti - In @y..., veggieme@a... wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Ok, I have been attempting to research this subject and, after calling three > different organic dairies (you know, the ones who WOULD care if anyone did?), > I have found that dairies don't specifically test for lead in milk. They test > for copper, phosphorus, and a list of other things, but not lead. They claim > that they do test the water that the cows are drinking and that in every > state that the dairies are located, they are required to meet the standards > for lead in water... and that every state has a different standard. I do know > that if the state standard allows for more than the federal standard, that > compliance is required with the most restricitive standard. I also know that > there is little federal funding for enforcement. Hmm. This is not comforting > to me, especially knowing the significant health issues that lead consumption > can cause. So, every dairy source is now a potential source for lead > contamination. Sorry to be such a fatalist, but I think this is now my new > project. I am going to do more research with the FDA and USDA, as well as the > American Dairy Council and see what else I can learn and I'll keep you all > posted. I'm thinking that the claim of underpriveledged children being at > higher risk for lead contamination may not be the case especially when the > more " priveledged " children have parents who are diligent about making sure > their kids get the recommended amounts of dairy in their diets for the > perceived calcium contained therein. Am I beginning to sound like a > conspiracy theorist yet? > > Amber > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 Hi Amber, While you are investigating milk, I'm curious if you've run across any info re: antibiotics in milk. I've read that one in three (1/3) of all cartons of milk have detectable traces of antibiotics in them (from antibiotics given to cows). I think that if this is true, it is a HUGE concern to us in the ASD community. Many of our children have had gut damage that seems to be related to multiple antibiotic use, and we work to avoid use of antibiotics and then our milk has it! Arggh! So, even though the enzymes have worked for my child, I have not gone back to cow's milk. We are all using soy milk on our cereal. Also, (while I'm on a roll), I read yet another article this week about how " parents " are the ones misusing antibiotics by asking for them at the doctor's office. The truth is that animals are feed TEN TIMES as much antibiotics as humans take!!!! It is NOT over use by humans that is contributing to antibiotic resistance nearly as much as use by the meat industry! Another arrgh!! Okay, I'll step off my soapbox now. Carolyn > Hi everyone, > > Ok, I have been attempting to research this subject and, after calling three > different organic dairies (you know, the ones who WOULD care if anyone did?), > I have found that dairies don't specifically test for lead in milk. They test > for copper, phosphorus, and a list of other things, but not lead. They claim > that they do test the water that the cows are drinking and that in every > state that the dairies are located, they are required to meet the standards > for lead in water... and that every state has a different standard. I do know > that if the state standard allows for more than the federal standard, that > compliance is required with the most restricitive standard. I also know that > there is little federal funding for enforcement. Hmm. This is not comforting > to me, especially knowing the significant health issues that lead consumption > can cause. So, every dairy source is now a potential source for lead > contamination. Sorry to be such a fatalist, but I think this is now my new > project. I am going to do more research with the FDA and USDA, as well as the > American Dairy Council and see what else I can learn and I'll keep you all > posted. I'm thinking that the claim of underpriveledged children being at > higher risk for lead contamination may not be the case especially when the > more " priveledged " children have parents who are diligent about making sure > their kids get the recommended amounts of dairy in their diets for the > perceived calcium contained therein. Am I beginning to sound like a > conspiracy theorist yet? > > Amber > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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