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["Lon J. Rombough" <lonrom@hevanet.com>]

> 
> Hi,
> 
> We still use Alum in pickling.  Anything improperly used could pose a
> problem.  You can still find it in any spice section of a supermarket.
> 
> Again, it must be used properly, and kept out of the reach of children,
> but is still commonly used.
> 
> They are trying to ban the use of ALL pesticides in our area, rather than
> promote proper usage.
> 
> I just don't understand this approach to education "They will not get it,
> the average person cannot manage it, so ban it".  Humbug in my opinion.
> 
> Later,
> Tom
The trouble with alum is that it's an aluminum compound.  Since aluminum
accumulates in the body, and has been indicated as a contributing factor in
alzheimer's disease, I'd just as soon use the grape and cherry leaves.
-Lon Rombough