My first thought was... how do they know the donor-Mom wasn't doing drugs, alcohol, or even infected with some strange diseases or viruses, right before pumping? If I didn't miss-read anything, all it mention is some kind of screening 'questionnaire.' I didn't see it mentioning in the article on any scientific test on the donated breast milk.
Then, as I was reading this news article, my second thought was... How could they ask for the donation (i.e. 'for free.'), yet turn around and SELL the breast milk at a cost/revenue? (I didn't want to use the word 'profit' as I don't know if this business model is profitable.) I understand that they have a 'business' (not charity) to run, and there are certain overhead costs in running this joint. But hey, at least give the donating-Moms some coupons for discount on nursing pads!!
Anyway, click here to view this news article came that from today's Orange County Register.
I Googled their business and this is their official web-site. As mentioned in the article, their company's name is Milkin' Mamas Breast Milk Bank. I didn't read into their web-site. Maybe they did explain further on how to ensure the donated breast milk is safe and hygiene. If you have the time to read it and found anything, please leave a comment to share with my 1389 readers.
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