We had an employee that had tooth decay during their employment
with us.  On going to their detist, this employee was informed that
the tooth decay was related to their job! And was put on Accident
Compensation, a program funded by employers (mostly) and taxes.
 
We disputed the tooth decay being a work related "injury" citing the
employees part time bar work and poor family history of tooth decay
as being more likely causes of tooth decay plus the lack of hard
evidence linking honey consumption and tooth decay.  We have now been
ruled against on this issue meaning we have to apply for a review
process and hence will put in an inordinate amount of time preparing
a defense to this.
 
This case will have the potential to set a dangerous precedent plus
bad publicity spin off for honey.  Does anyone have any information
relating to a link between tooth decay and honey?  Positive or
negative.
TIA
Peter Bray,
Airborne Honey Ltd., PO Box 28, Leeston, New Zealand
Fax 64-3-324-3236,  Phone 64-3-324-3569  [log in to unmask]
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