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>Date:    Thu, 15 Aug 1996 17:40:47 -0400
>From:    pat Bull <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Growth Charts/Phthalates in formula
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Pat Bull writes:
>Has anyone heard about phthalates????  There was a radio talk show on in
>NJ/NY on WOR, 710 am, Dr. Ronald Hoffman, 3:00pm-4:00pm, a few months ago.
> They were discussing adv. of BF and stated that it has been found that
>formula contains a substance, phthalates, found in BVC tubing and vinyl
>flooring, etc..  It can cause infertility problems and increase chances of
>breast cancer.  The information came out of England research.  This is second
>hand information and I was wondering if anyone else can help confirm this.


Pat this is true and Infact did an article on it in the spring wersion of
their newsletter. If you wish a copy I can mail one to you. Just send me
your snail address. They are also on the web.
It was also reported on CBC which is the government supported radio
station. Never on the main stream news reports but just on the 6 pm
interesting stories type programs.



Karen Cunningham MD, CCFP London
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