While the evidence of adverse health effects of ortho-phthalate plasticizers has resulted in a prohibition of the use of most phthalates in food contact materials for fatty foods, including dairy, in the EU, U.S. FDA has not imposed any similar restrictions. Testing of commercial dairy products has demonstrated the presence of phthalates – particularly in those products with higher fat content and subject to greater processing. Studies, especially in Belgium, have shown that while later steps in product preparation can contribute significantly to the levels of phthalates in products, significant phthalate levels are often present already in the raw milk from dairy farms. This study is one part of a broader effort to understand the sources of phthalates at dairies and to develop strategies to eliminate those sources.
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Bottle: Ambic Dip Cups |
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Bottle: Hamby & RJB Dip Cups |
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Filter: Schwartz Clean 400 (4 9/16") |
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Gasket: Bou-Matic Barrel Claw |
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Gasket: GEA WestfaliaSurge for Stainless Steel Pipeline |
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Gasket: O-Ring FDA EPDM Rubber Black |
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Gasket: Westfalia Bio-Milker |
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Inflation: NuPulse |
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Inflation: Westfalia Medium Bore Shells |
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Silage Wrap |
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Tubing: Ambic Teat Sprayer ATS410 |
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Tubing: Black Rubber Milk Tubing (9/16" ID) |
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Tubing: Black Rubber Without Stripe (5/8" ID) |
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Tubing: Clear PVC (1/2" ID) |
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Tubing: DairyFlow High Performance Lightweight (1/4" ID) |
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Tubing: Silicone (5/8" ID) |
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Tubing: Tigerflex (1.5" ID) |
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Tubing: Transflow S3 M-34-R (5/8" ID) |
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Tubing: Transflow Saint-Gobain Tygon S3 (3/4" ID) |
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Tubing: Versilon ClearGuard Helix (2" ID) |