At 11:06 AM 1/2/00 -0700, Betty Ann wrote:

>Michael's post about lead oxide being used as a filler for
>flour reminded me of a news story I read this morning. A
>young girl in Iran (they didn't give her age) accidentally
>used DDT instead of flour in a dessert recipe. As I recall 3
>people died and several are hospitalized. I can't imagine
>having such poisons located so close to food products in any
>home. When you read stories like these or are reminded what
>used to be done for fillers, it is amazing humanity is still
>around!

Too right.  I was born with no sense of smell (really).  You would not
believe how careful I have to be when it comes to food.

The last time I was in the UK, I ended up going to a DIY (do it yourself)
home center.  Their turpentine, mineral spirits and solvents are sold in
clear, plastic, one liter bottles which are identical to spring water
bottles.  You can only tell the difference by reading the label  - or
smelling.  Go figure.

James at Penn State