http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/08/26/hfcs-and-mercury-an-interview-with-an-fda-whistleblower/ Green and Natural Parenting for Eco-Friendly Families Fri, 25 May 2012 07:16:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/08/26/hfcs-and-mercury-an-interview-with-an-fda-whistleblower/#comment-14276 Valerie W. McClain Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:01:04 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=4404#comment-14276 The microbial oil, DHA (DHASCO made by Martek Bioscience, used in almost all infant formulas) is processed with sodium hydroxide/lye. What is the difference between food grade lye and industrial lye? Lye is used in making various ingredients in baby formulas. (citric acid, whey, DHA, corn sweetners, etc). I have been in contact with a father who believes his son's autism is linked to infant formula. Is anyone testing infant formula for mercury contamination? Powdered infant formula and liquid concentrate are prepared with water. My understanding is that mercury has contaminated our water (drinking water) in some areas. Thus, depending on one's water supply, exposure to mercury might be high. Is there any research available regarding mercury in baby formulas? The microbial oil, DHA (DHASCO made by Martek Bioscience, used in almost all infant formulas) is processed with sodium hydroxide/lye. What is the difference between food grade lye and industrial lye? Lye is used in making various ingredients in baby formulas. (citric acid, whey, DHA, corn sweetners, etc). I have been in contact with a father who believes his son’s autism is linked to infant formula. Is anyone testing infant formula for mercury contamination? Powdered infant formula and liquid concentrate are prepared with water. My understanding is that mercury has contaminated our water (drinking water) in some areas. Thus, depending on one’s water supply, exposure to mercury might be high. Is there any research available regarding mercury in baby formulas?

]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/08/26/hfcs-and-mercury-an-interview-with-an-fda-whistleblower/#comment-14275 Carla Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:39:25 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=4404#comment-14275 Thanks to Renee Dufault for bringing to light her findings. Reminds me of Lisa Gibbs, from Love Canal. Ms. Gibbs was honored in Atlanta, GA by The March of Dimes. She works on helping citizens understand the important connection between our health and our environment. Ms. Dufault has made the connection between our health and our food/ drinks. Does anyone have an idea of what we can do? By the way, What Companies in Georgia still are using the Mercury cells to produce caustic soda? Thanks to Renee Dufault for bringing to light her findings. Reminds me of Lisa Gibbs, from Love Canal. Ms. Gibbs was honored in Atlanta, GA by The March of Dimes. She works on helping citizens understand the important connection between our health and our environment. Ms. Dufault has made the connection between our health and our food/ drinks. Does anyone have an idea of what we can do? By the way, What Companies in Georgia still are using the Mercury cells to produce caustic soda?

]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/08/26/hfcs-and-mercury-an-interview-with-an-fda-whistleblower/#comment-14272 Liz Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:05:58 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=4404#comment-14272 I refer to this interview often. I know it's from a few weeks ago but just wanted to say how important I think this info is, how brave and valuable Renee is, and what a service you do for all of us by reporting this information. I actually had no idea that FDA employees were paid by the trade associations. Just....wow. I refer to this interview often. I know it’s from a few weeks ago but just wanted to say how important I think this info is, how brave and valuable Renee is, and what a service you do for all of us by reporting this information. I actually had no idea that FDA employees were paid by the trade associations. Just….wow.

]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/08/26/hfcs-and-mercury-an-interview-with-an-fda-whistleblower/#comment-14273 JRM Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:05:26 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=4404#comment-14273 So why is she in early retirment? Because she is a whistle blower or I'm guessing, she didn't follow her agencies disclosure agreements? So why is she in early retirment? Because she is a whistle blower or I’m guessing, she didn’t follow her agencies disclosure agreements?

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