I have heard this but I do not have a reference. Kathleen


Kathleen Bruce RN IBCLC
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On 4/24/05 5:29 PM, "Melissa Landreth RNC, RLC" <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> I was just informed that the use of cabbage leaves on engorged breasts was
> no longer encouraged because of an increased risk of growth of lysteria. I
> know lysteria grows in soft cheeses and some procesed meats, but I have
> never heard of an association of lysteria and cabbage leaves.
> I was told that this was considered a dangerous practice. Has anyone else
> heard this?
> 
>

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