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Breast Milk Ice Cream Seized From London Store
NPR ^ | March 1, 2011 | Breast Milk Ice Cream Seized From London Store

Posted on 03/02/2011 7:07:14 AM PST by managusta

Ice cream containing mothers' breast milk has been confiscated from a London shop that caused a stir — and some long lines — when it introduced the product last week. Westminster Council officials say the flavor, dubbed Baby Gaga, must undergo testing to ensure it doesn't pose a health threat.

"Selling foodstuffs made from another person's bodily fluids can lead to viruses being passed on and in this case, potentially hepatitis," said Brian Connell of the Westminster Council, according to Reuters.

According to the news agency, Icecreamists founder Matt O'Connor calls the council's concerns "complete rubbish."

"If the ice cream is not safe, then these mothers pose a serious risk to their babies," O'Connor told Reuters.

As reported last week, the shop acquired the breast milk from more than a dozen mothers. O'Connor has said that the milk is then tested in line with hospital procedures for blood donations, to make sure no viruses or contaminants are present.

Discussing the seizure of Baby Gaga supplies on its Twitter feed, a representative of the Icreamist said, "just told by West Council it was 2 men who complained about Breast Milk Ice Cream. Ironic eh?"

A spokeswoman from Westminster City Council says that it is seeking advice from from Britain's Food Standards Agency on the best way to deal with the unusual ice cream.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: breastmilk; icecream; uk
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The quote beneath the window reads "Council officials seized Baby Gaga ice cream made from mothers' breast milk this week. Last week, The Icecreamists shop that makes and sells the ice cream posted a note that it was sold out of its supply"

"Nobody ever lost a dollar by underestimating the taste of the public." PT Barnum

1 posted on 03/02/2011 7:07:20 AM PST by managusta
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To: managusta

That’s the most disgusting thing I’ve read in recent mammary.


2 posted on 03/02/2011 7:13:23 AM PST by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: Puppage

Funny comment.


3 posted on 03/02/2011 7:15:15 AM PST by Lawdoc (My dad married my aunt, so now my cousins are my brothers. Go figure.)
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To: managusta

How can people be so stupid?


4 posted on 03/02/2011 7:16:24 AM PST by samtheman
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To: managusta

Yuck!


5 posted on 03/02/2011 7:19:27 AM PST by Ev Reeman
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To: managusta

I just love the containers that stuff comes in


6 posted on 03/02/2011 7:21:34 AM PST by al baby (Hi Mom!!! <sarc>)
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To: Puppage

Your humor sucks, ya big boob! ;-P


7 posted on 03/02/2011 7:22:05 AM PST by MortMan (What disease did cured ham used to have?)
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To: managusta; Puppage

Bitty!


8 posted on 03/02/2011 7:35:20 AM PST by DCBryan1 (FORGET the lawyers...first kill the "journalists". (Die Ritter der Kokosnuss))
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To: managusta
Picture of the store owner


9 posted on 03/02/2011 8:08:30 AM PST by greatdefender (If You Want Peace.....Prepare For War)
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To: managusta

excerpt from a 1958 menu in an Alaska restaurant:

Milk - served cold - 10 cents
Milk - served at body temperature (in the cutest little containers) $3.50


10 posted on 03/02/2011 8:26:23 AM PST by G Larry
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To: greatdefender

Milk, it does the body good!


11 posted on 03/02/2011 8:26:29 AM PST by Beeman
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To: greatdefender

That’s “udderly” ridiculous!


12 posted on 03/02/2011 8:28:20 AM PST by Beeman
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To: managusta; Eric Blair 2084; SheLion; Gabz; Hank Kerchief; 383rr; libertarian27; traviskicks; ...

Nanny State PING!


13 posted on 03/02/2011 11:07:37 AM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (up)
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To: greatdefender

I’m goin’ in! Call the cops if I’m not back in 30 minutes!


14 posted on 03/02/2011 11:11:38 AM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (up)
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To: managusta

Well, if I were the supplier, about now I’d be nursing a grudge.


15 posted on 03/02/2011 11:14:11 AM PST by Erasmus (Personal goal: Have a bigger carbon footprint than Tony Robbins.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Same story posted yesterday from different source - AP story
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2681854/posts


16 posted on 03/02/2011 11:16:32 AM PST by libertarian27 (Ingsoc: Department of Life, Department of Liberty, Department of Happiness)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Nanny State PING!

Technically shouldn't that read:
Wet-Nurse State PING
;)

17 posted on 03/02/2011 11:18:15 AM PST by libertarian27 (Ingsoc: Department of Life, Department of Liberty, Department of Happiness)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Thanks for the ping!


18 posted on 03/02/2011 12:50:04 PM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: managusta
Breast Milk Ice Cream Seized From London Store

"Police officer, ma'am. I have a warrant to seize your breast, milk and ice cream. Yes, ma'am, that's what it says."

19 posted on 03/02/2011 12:51:48 PM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: Puppage; Lawdoc
That’s the most disgusting thing I’ve read in recent mammary.

I wish I had a nipple for every time I heard that joke.

20 posted on 03/02/2011 12:53:19 PM PST by Larry Lucido
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