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Contaminants found in breast milk
A Wisconsin UW Madison Sea Grant report notes widespread PCBs and pesticides in breast milk. It cites Michigan data of 1057 tested women with PCB in milk, discusses intake levels vs FDA limits, and urges case by case guidance while emphasizing breastfeeding benefits. It also warns about fish contamination and advises avoiding smoking and excessive dieting during pregnancy or nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Environmental Defense Fund
Hank Weiss
Environmental Epidemiology Division
Wisconsin
Department of Health and Social Services
Lake
Lower Fox
Mississippi
Sheboygan
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Uw-Madison Sea Grant Institute
North Carolina