Why are we still allowing the use of rBGH?
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Food and Drug Administration
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Since approving the use of rBGH in 1993, the FDA has turned a deaf ear to the pleas of consumers, food safety organizations and scientists to reverse its approval of the hormone, or to simply require labeling of foods containing rBGH. Even a legal challenge by CFS could not force FDA to reexamine the healththreats of rBGH. The FDA's decision stood despite regulatory bodies in both Canada and Europe rejecting the hormone due to numerous animal and human health concerns.
In cows treated with rBGH, significant health problems often develop, including a 50 percent increase in the risk of lameness (leg and hoofproblems), over a 25 percent increase in the frequency of udder infections (mastitis), and serious animal reproductive problems, i.e., infertility, cystic ovaries, fetal loss and birth defects.
Because rBGH use results in more cases of mastitis, dairy farmers tend to use more antibiotics to combat the infections, the residues of which also may end up in milk and dairy products. These residues can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and contribute to the growth of antibiotic resistant bacteria, further undermining the efficacy of some antibiotics in fighting human infections.
In cows treated with rBGH, significant health problems often develop, including a 50 percent increase in the risk of lameness (leg and hoofproblems), over a 25 percent increase in the frequency of udder infections (mastitis), and serious animal reproductive problems, i.e., infertility, cystic ovaries, fetal loss and birth defects.
Because rBGH use results in more cases of mastitis, dairy farmers tend to use more antibiotics to combat the infections, the residues of which also may end up in milk and dairy products. These residues can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and contribute to the growth of antibiotic resistant bacteria, further undermining the efficacy of some antibiotics in fighting human infections.
Since approving the use of rBGH in 1993, the FDA has turned a deaf ear to the pleas of consumers, food safety organizations and scientists to reverse its approval of the hormone, or to simply require labeling of foods containing rBGH. Even a legal challenge by CFS could not force FDA to reexamine the healththreats of rBGH. The FDA's decision stood despite regulatory bodies in both Canada and Europe rejecting the hormone due to numerous animal and human health concerns.
In cows treated with rBGH, significant health problems often develop, including a 50 percent increase in the risk of lameness (leg and hoofproblems), over a 25 percent increase in the frequency of udder infections (mastitis), and serious animal reproductive problems, i.e., infertility, cystic ovaries, fetal loss and birth defects.
Because rBGH use results in more cases of mastitis, dairy farmers tend to use more antibiotics to combat the infections, the residues of which also may end up in milk and dairy products. These residues can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and contribute to the growth of antibiotic resistant bacteria, further undermining the efficacy of some antibiotics in fighting human infections.
In cows treated with rBGH, significant health problems often develop, including a 50 percent increase in the risk of lameness (leg and hoofproblems), over a 25 percent increase in the frequency of udder infections (mastitis), and serious animal reproductive problems, i.e., infertility, cystic ovaries, fetal loss and birth defects.
Because rBGH use results in more cases of mastitis, dairy farmers tend to use more antibiotics to combat the infections, the residues of which also may end up in milk and dairy products. These residues can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and contribute to the growth of antibiotic resistant bacteria, further undermining the efficacy of some antibiotics in fighting human infections.
We signed the "Why are we still allowing the use of rBGH?" petition!
# 36:
1:13 am PDT, Jul 18,
Chris Abbott, United Kingdom
# 35:
11:20 pm PDT, Jul 17,
Alexandra Collins, United Kingdom
Linked to Breast Cancer- (More IGF-1 in milk).
Linked to Breast Cancer- (More IGF-1 in milk).
# 34:
4:28 am PDT, Jul 9,
Savio Alvares, India
Dear FDA, I am deeply troubled and concerned over your stance on rGBH. Please do not ignore the data that is before your eyes because money is flashed before you. Remember there is enough of everything in the world for everyone. There is no need for greed. You are here to protect us; please disallow the use of rGBH. Savio
Dear FDA, I am deeply troubled and concerned over your stance on rGBH. Please do not ignore the data that is before your eyes because money is flashed before you. Remember there is enough of everything in the world for everyone. There is no need for greed. You are here to protect us; please disallow the use of rGBH. Savio
# 33:
3:12 pm PDT, Jun 25,
Name not displayed, Colorado
# 32:
12:17 pm PDT, May 11,
Santiago Osella, Argentina
Labeling for all synthetic additives/products/food required immediately!
Labeling for all synthetic additives/products/food required immediately!
# 31:
6:06 am PDT, May 8,
Theary So, Texas
This is horrible.
This is horrible.
# 30:
6:32 pm PDT, May 7,
Alexandra Gatlin, Texas
we should have a choice what goes into our bodies and not labeling foods containing rBGH is a violation of out rights.
we should have a choice what goes into our bodies and not labeling foods containing rBGH is a violation of out rights.
# 29:
12:59 pm PDT, May 1,
Ross Janet L., North Carolina
# 28:
10:57 am PDT, May 1,
Tyler Ross, California
It's time to stop injecting cows with rBGH and antibiotics. We had enough milk before the advent of rBGH. If we can not produce enough now to meet demand we'll simply have to import the rest to meet consumer demand. Let's tell farmers we won't stand for it anymore.
It's time to stop injecting cows with rBGH and antibiotics. We had enough milk before the advent of rBGH. If we can not produce enough now to meet demand we'll simply have to import the rest to meet consumer demand. Let's tell farmers we won't stand for it anymore.
# 27:
6:58 pm PDT, Apr 26,
Lynn Hasselberger, Illinois
According to the Center for Food Safety, recent research has shown conclusively that the levels of a hormone called “insulin-like growth factor-1” (IGF-1) are elevated in milk produced from cows treated with rBGH. Canadian and European regulators have found that the FDA completely failed to consider a study that showed how the increased IGF-1 in rBGH milk could survive digestion and make its way into the intestines and blood stream of consumers. These findings are significant because numerous studies now demonstrate that IGF-1 is an important factor in the growth of cancers of the breast, prostate and colon. The governments of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the European Union have banned rBGH use due to concerns that it damages the health of the cows and, possibly those who drink the milk.
According to the Center for Food Safety, recent research has shown conclusively that the levels of a hormone called “insulin-like growth factor-1” (IGF-1) are elevated in milk produced from cows treated with rBGH. Canadian and European regulators have found that the FDA completely failed to consider a study that showed how the increased IGF-1 in rBGH milk could survive digestion and make its way into the intestines and blood stream of consumers. These findings are significant because numerous studies now demonstrate that IGF-1 is an important factor in the growth of cancers of the breast, prostate and colon. The governments of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the European Union have banned rBGH use due to concerns that it damages the health of the cows and, possibly those who drink the milk.
# 26:
4:20 pm PDT, Apr 18,
Jamie Lee, California
# 25:
9:09 am PDT, Apr 18,
Jon Corlett, Florida
# 24:
6:03 am PDT, Apr 11,
Matthew Huy, California
Meat from cows treated with rBGH contains residual estrogenic compounds which may be linked to decreased sperm counts in men and premature maturation of girls, not to mention the residual hormones in the cattle waste which then seeps into the groundwater.
Meat from cows treated with rBGH contains residual estrogenic compounds which may be linked to decreased sperm counts in men and premature maturation of girls, not to mention the residual hormones in the cattle waste which then seeps into the groundwater.
# 23:
1:51 am PDT, Mar 22,
BRANDON ACKER, Oregon
# 22:
2:34 am PST, Feb 19,
Lynda Harding, United Kingdom
# 21:
7:07 pm PST, Feb 15,
Adriana Faillace, Florida
# 20:
8:37 am PST, Feb 15,
Name not displayed, Canada
crimes against humanity and animals !!!
crimes against humanity and animals !!!
# 19:
10:45 am PST, Jan 25,
Trevor Landry, Canada
# 18:
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11:52 pm PST, Jan 23,
Ari R. Kolman, Canada
Another Disgusting Example of Government Corruption and Crimes against Humanity!!”. The FDA is Corrupt to the Core and Must be stopped!! Let them use RBGH on their own selves and leave the animals alone. Canada and Europe rejected the hormone due to numerous animal and human health concerns but you don‘t why??! Because you‘re making a profit from BRGH?? Probably.. Because rBGH use results in more cases of mastitis, dairy farmers tend to use more antibiotics to combat the infections, the residues of which also may end up in milk and dairy products. These residues can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and contribute to the growth of antibiotic resistant bacteria, further undermining the efficacy of some antibiotics in fighting human infections. The Food and Drug Administration also says it’s OK to have a certain amount of chemical in food and drinks (including infant formula), and I say it’s OK too for the workers and Heads of FDA to have a certain about of Bleach chemical in their water they drink everyday. How much is “certain amount”, well they can keep adding more amounts per glass of water and Bleach until they get sick and find out.. We Will all stand up against you when ever we can, and we will because if we don’t the Government will continue to allow the destruction of planet, the killing of animals, and the poison of people.. The FDA does not allow alternative healthy natural resources of medicinal solutions to be part of our lives, but they can allow Radio Active Foods, Drink & Water, causing Diseases for everyone. The perfect receipt for Government Profit… Why do we need them again? Why do we not have the People in charge of what can be in our foods and drinks again? Oh ya, because they think the people are to stupid and don’t know anything… Well, Let’s get rid of them, take them to court and show them exactly who is stupid and ignorant about the Health and Welfare of the people and our animals, as well as our environment. |
# 17:
6:04 pm PST, Jan 23,
Jennifer Gardner, Florida
# 16:
6:39 am PST, Jan 22,
Name not displayed, Tennessee
it's a sin the way government agencies de-regulate toxins and chemicals for industry benefit with no regard for human health.
it's a sin the way government agencies de-regulate toxins and chemicals for industry benefit with no regard for human health.
# 15:
3:30 am PST, Jan 22,
Linda McCage, Arizona
# 14:
1:31 am PST, Jan 21,
Teresa Paes, Florida
# 13:
3:22 pm PST, Jan 20,
Steve Dale, Australia
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1:05 pm PST, Jan 20,
Sarah Spaulding, California
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# 10:
11:20 pm PST, Jan 19,
Pam Boland, Georgia
# 9:
6:53 pm PST, Jan 19,
Name not displayed, South Dakota
# 8:
3:29 pm PST, Jan 19,
Rod Hanson, Oregon
# 7:
2:35 pm PST, Jan 19,
David Dunkleberger, Pennsylvania
# 6:
12:12 pm PST, Jan 19,
Kristina Salgado, Arkansas
# 5:
12:01 pm PST, Jan 19,
Name not displayed, New York
# 4:
8:56 am PST, Jan 19,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 3:
7:05 am PST, Jan 19,
Sheree Aramini, New Jersey
# 2:
4:44 am PST, Jan 19,
Bill C, Germany
# 1:
12:17 am PST, Jan 19,
Toni Sokoloski, Massachusetts
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