Dear Bee-L members:

I read with interest your comments about More Canadian Honey Problems.  If
a reader who is not familiar with the labeling regulations, he would assume
that the Canadian Honey having problems with antibiotic contamination.
This information does not reflect the reality of the situation.  To correct
this information, I would suggest to use Antibiotics Contamination of
Canadian Honey Blended with Foreign honey.  This will be specific to point
out the source of the problem (blending with foreign honey).  This is
unfortunate situation that the label does not reflect the percentage of
blending of various sources of honey in the jar.  I am copying this e-mail
to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to ensure that  they take the
responsibility to clarify this information to the public.


Medhat

Medhat Nasr, Ph. D.
Provincial Apiculturist
Crop Diversification Centre North

17507 Fort Road
Edmonton, AB, Canada T5Y 6H3
Tel: (780) 415-2314    Fax: (780) 422-6096
Mailto:[log in to unmask]

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