CDC: Rocket fuel chemical found in baby formula

Salon, AP by Mike Stobbe | Apr. 3, 2009 (News Report)

Traces of a chemical used in rocket fuel were found in samples of powdered baby formula, and could exceed what's considered a safe dose for adults if mixed with water also contaminated with the ingredient, a government study has found. Full Story »

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Subjects: Health, Sci/Tech, World, Living
Topics: Pollution, Youth Issues, Wellness, Environment, Food
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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Apr 7, 2009 - 2:30 AM PDT
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Edited by: Dwight Rousu - Apr 7, 2009 - 2:30 AM PDT
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 by Dwight Rousu - Apr. 7, 2009

Perchlorate in food need more study. This testing just shows it is there and needs more study. The fact it is there is important and disturbing, but not surprising.

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