I have been trying to send this info about CS but it does not get
through. Dennis.
About.com: http://www.fda.gov/cvm/index/updates/silver.html
<http://asthma.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.fda.gov/cvm/index/updates/silver.html>
February 12, 1997
COLLOIDAL SILVER NOT APPROVED
FDA has received reports that products containing colloidal silver are
being promoted for use in the treatment of mastitis and other serious
disease conditions of dairy cattle, as well as for various conditions of
companion animals. For example, FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine has
received reports from the Agency's regional milk specialists and State
inspectors that colloidal silver products have been found on some dairy
farms. Also, recent articles in some farm newspapers and journals
promote the use of colloidal silver in treating mastitis and claim that
no milk discard is needed.
FDA is not aware of any substantial scientific evidence that supports
the safe and effective use of colloidal silver ingredients or silver
salts for any animal disease condition. Also, in the October 15, 1996
Federal Register, FDA proposed to establish that all over-the-counter
human drug products containing colloidal silver ingredients or silver
salts for internal or external use are not generally recognized as safe
and effective and are misbranded.
Use of colloidal silver ingredients in food-producing animals
constitutes a potentially serious public health concern because of the
possibility of residues in milk or meat. According to several scientific
publications mentioned in the October 15, 1996 Federal Register
proposal, the human consumption of silver may result in argyria -- a
permanent ashen-gray or blue discoloration of the skin, conjunctiva, and
internal organs.
In addition to the possible human health concerns, use of these products
to treat a serious illness in animals (including pets) could potentially
endanger the health of the animal by delaying timely, appropriate
treatment.
Colloidal silver-containing products have not been approved by FDA for
use in any animal species. Promoting the use of colloidal silver for
treating animal diseases causes such products to be misbranded
veterinary drugs under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the
Act). Labeling colloidal silver products to treat animals causes such
products to be new animal drugs which are adulterated under the Act.
FDA has taken action against colloidal silver products, and is
continuing to investigate the promotion and use of colloidal silver
products in dairy and other animals. If necessary, FDA will take further
appropriate regulatory action.
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Deb&Mark wrote:
Aside from the rare case of argyria (in which the colloidal silver was made
with God knows what) what other serious health problems could they possibly
come up with?
They should be looking for the health problems and side effects that come
from the standard pharmaceuticals that they push on us to make more money
(lipitor, celibrex, etc...) But I guess no one wants to go after big
business (Monsanto)...just the little guys.
Keep us posted Frank.
Deb
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