Other products, like vaccines, contain cattle substances. The risk of a child getting infected with Mad Cow from a vaccine is one in 40 million to 40 billion doses. There have been no reported cases of Mad Cow through blood transfusions. Still, as a precaution, the FDA won't let anyone give blood who lived in Britain from 1980 until 1996. For the American Red Cross' latest rules, log onto its website .
Many supplements contain ingredients that come from cows.
Supplement labels must list ingredients, so if you have concerns, check the labels. Fortunately, most cattle products used in supplements originate in the US, not in Europe. Copyright 2001 by TheBostonChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.