Question: Does anyone know of any cases where disease transmission was alleged with shared pump parts? I take the theories very seriously, but knowing that mothers share pumps much more casually and carelessly than we would ever do, I wonder if there has ever been an incidence of transmission. What is the actual risk rate? If parts are washed immediately after use, all milk should be rinsed away. Top that with proper boiling (20 min + a little vinegar in the water) and drying, and I wonder sincerely what the risks are. I understand from a mfr's point of view that no liability is better than any at all; this is the same approach that pharmaceutical companies take to drugs and breastfeeding. But then we like to weigh out risks vs benefits.... so let's do that. How high are the risks? Anyone know? Benefits: consumer satisfaction, cheap when borrowing (which I do not recommend). -Lisa ****************************************************************************** Lisa A. Marasco, IBCLC / [log in to unmask] International Board Certified Lactation Consultant / [log in to unmask] ******************************************************************************