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It looks like we've stirred the hornets nest here in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health has found themselves a friendly journalist after the honey bills passed out of both the House and Senate Ag committees Tuesday on unanimous votes.
http://www.illinoistimes.com/Springfield/article-7019-a-sticky-situation.html
"However, representatives from the Illinois Department of Public Health are challenging the bill, contending that unregulated honey is a health risk. Conny Moody, of the department’s health protection office, says she’s concerned about cleanliness and sanitation, even for small hobbyist facilities."
"“Tainted honey can contain pathogens or chemicals,” Watkins says. “It’s not often the case with hobby beekeepers, but the issue is, a lot of food is changing. Peanut butter is growing bacteria now. The possibility is there.”
No other food is allowed manufacturing without health department inspection, Watkins says, and the bill would create a dangerous precedent."
If anyone wants to take the time to help us here in Illinois and comment on the article, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks,
ND
http://www.illinoistimes.com/Springfield/article-7019-a-sticky-situation.html
"However, representatives from the Illinois Department of Public Health are challenging the bill, contending that unregulated honey is a health risk. Conny Moody, of the department’s health protection office, says she’s concerned about cleanliness and sanitation, even for small hobbyist facilities."
"“Tainted honey can contain pathogens or chemicals,” Watkins says. “It’s not often the case with hobby beekeepers, but the issue is, a lot of food is changing. Peanut butter is growing bacteria now. The possibility is there.”
No other food is allowed manufacturing without health department inspection, Watkins says, and the bill would create a dangerous precedent."
If anyone wants to take the time to help us here in Illinois and comment on the article, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks,
ND