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From: sewerzzzzzz
Date: 03-09-2005, 10:17 AM (1 of 7)
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Who would have thought that sewing pillows could be dangerous to your health? http://www.emc-database.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=agra/showNewsArticle&art_id=20017298720&Commodity=8&art_source=3&pagenum=1 Bird flu danger from feathers Monday March 07 2005 Poultry feathers imported from China could carry the avian influenza virus, poultry health expert Hugh Pennington told the British Broadcasting Corporation at the weekend. Many countries have banned poultrymeat imports from China because of bird flu outbreaks. A year ago some, including the United States and the United Kingdom, nevertheless resumed importing feathers from duck, chicken and turkeys for making pillows and garments and, in the US, as a source of protein in livestock feed. |
User: sewerzzzzzz
Member since: 02-27-2005 Total posts: 81 |
From: MaryW
Date: 03-09-2005, 10:28 AM (2 of 7)
Oh good grief, I never even thought of that! Bleck. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: paroper
Date: 03-10-2005, 11:10 PM (3 of 7)
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That's ALL we need!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Dede
Date: 03-11-2005, 07:36 AM (4 of 7)
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a source of protein in livestock feed. This is getting out of hand. These guys are supposed to be on top of their game. What were they thinking? |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: sewerzzzzzz
Date: 03-12-2005, 08:58 AM (5 of 7)
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A year ago some, including the United States and the United Kingdom, nevertheless resumed importing feathers from duck, chicken and turkeys for making pillows and garments and, in the US, as a source of protein in livestock feed. Can you say "down jackets"? No thank-you, I'll stick to my polyfill, Thinsulate. Just another reason not to buy a bubble jacket but to make my own. |
User: sewerzzzzzz
Member since: 02-27-2005 Total posts: 81 |
From: ashu12
Date: 10-28-2005, 07:18 PM (6 of 7)
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Really China is facing major problem due to influenza virus which is very dangerous. It also done lots of death in all over the world so we have to be careful for removing this disease .Lots of research are happening for making its vaccine .Relenza is the well working and very much popular medication for this infection. See the page below for getting more... http://www.drugdelivery.ca/s33713-s-RELENZA.aspx |
User: ashu12
Member since: 10-28-2005 Total posts: 1 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 10-29-2005, 05:20 AM (7 of 7)
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I never thought about the virus being passed on by down feathers, but it is logical. Course, I don't buy down stuffing, my DH seems to be allergic to feathers.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
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