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Study finds breast milk sold online is often tainted with bacteria
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Oct 22, 2013
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Study finds breast milk sold online is often tainted with bacteria
According to a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, human breast milk bought online very often had high amounts of bad bacteria that can be harmful to babies.
A woman prepares a milk bottle to feed her baby in Caracas on June 18, 2013.
A woman prepares a milk bottle to feed her baby in Caracas on June 18, 2013.
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According to a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, human breast milk bought online very often had high amounts of bad bacteria that can be harmful to babies.

According to a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, human breast milk bought online very often had high amounts of bad bacteria that can be harmful to babies.

We'll talk to a researcher about the industry behind breast milk commerce.