Friends,
Long time I specualte about the possibility of health risk caused by
Ascosphaera apis spores which must be contained in honey taken from
colonies suffering chalk brood. The danger may be even more serious when
from such colonies pollen is collected and when among polen grains parts of
mummies often occur. Pollen often is considered as a quality food
supplement for people, too. Is there any knowledge in this field?
Best regards,
Vladimir Ptacek
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