[Balding_Eagle]

My concerns over the mercury in CFLs ranks right up there with my concerns for global warming.

In a general sense, I agree with that.

Food prep isn't general, it's very specific. To deliberately expose yourself and your family to mercury when so many alternatives exist is irresponsible.

[cripplecreek]

To deliberately expose yourself and your family to mercury when so many alternatives exist is irresponsible.

Not nearly as irresponsible as panicking over a bulb being near food. They don't emit mercury like radiation.