Adrian Wenner wrote:
 
> A 1982 survey of infant food identified the bacterium also in corn syrup, so it is
> unlikely to have any specific relationship with bees or bee products
> (Crane, 1979b; 1983b; Huhlanen, 1987). Surveys of honeys from some other
> countries have shown no trace of the toxin, e.g., France (Colin et al.,
> 1986) and Norway (Hetland, 1986)."
 
In addition a significant percentage of cases of Infant Botulism (I do not recall
the exact number, but it was quite significant) studied did not involve honey or any other
hive products.  But, there have been Costridium Botulinum spores found in some honey
samples.  So there is no point in argueing with such irrationality.
 
Proverbs 26:4 says "Don't argue with the folly of the fool, so that you do not become like
him."  Australia probably answered wisely, in the light of the evidence.
 
--
"Test everything.  Hold on to the good."  (1 Thessalonians 5:21)
 
Tom Elliott
Eagle River, Alaska
U.S.A.
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