I am aware that there have been some toxicity studies. However, I still maintain that the danger is close to non-existent in real-life situations. The studies using Ethoxyquin generally use amounts about 100 times greater than anyone would actually ingest. There is nothing to suggest that it is any worse than using "natural" preservatives, which can also be toxic in extremely large doses. Deborah Kemmerer DVM [Posted in FML issue 2855]