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<pre>At 07:37 AM 1/7/01 +1000, you wrote:
>Dear All,
>
>Some weeks ago I asked whether olive oil was a good medium for the survival
>and/ or growth of "tummy bugs". No one has responded. Have I touched
>upon a sensitive subject or, really, does no one know? I would be grateful
>for some advice.
>
>Dan
>SE Queensland

Dan:

I am assuming you are talking about the various bacteria and viruses that
love to invade the human digestive tract. If you are that is a very good
question. I too would like to hear some input on that. I do know that
there can be a problem with garlic cloves soaked in oil, though I don't
remember exactly what it can cause. If I remember correctly it was an
anerobic type contaminant. Maybe someone out there can blow the cobwebs away?

Phil

Phil Maro
pmaro@rev.net
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