>
> >We should also probably note for those who were not in attendance there
> were 4 major groups of contaminants that are being found in US honey. I
> believe the antibiotic issue was only one of those,  suspecting the other 3
> were mite treatments?  You may have more info on that?


Yes, plus Sioux honey is currently dealing with a lawsuit as to whether
they can use the word "pure" on their label when their honey tests positive
for residues of glyphosate (Roundup).

We truly need a Standard of Identity for honey in the U.S.  And beekeepers
need to keep in mind what the Alar scared did to sales of apples and apple
juice.
-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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