Well that was quick

No sooner had I posted this item than I came across a follow-up news story, published yesterday.

Ice cream made from breast milk has been removed from a central London restaurant on health grounds following complaints by members of the public.

The dessert, called Baby Gaga, went on sale at ice cream parlour Icecreamists in Covent Garden in February.

But Westminster Council officers removed the product to make sure it was "fit for human consumption".

Icecreamist founder Matt O'Connor said the donor was medically screened and the milk mixture was pasteurised...

Westminster council said it had received two complaints from members of the public and concerns were raised by the Health Protection Agency and Food Standards Agency.

Tory Westminster Councillor Brian Connell said: "Selling foodstuffs made from another person's bodily fluids can lead to viruses being passed on and, in this case, potentially hepatitis,

"As the local authority we will support small businesses and applaud innovative ideas wherever possible, but must protect the health of consumers."

Seems like I wasn't the only one who was disgusted by the concept. I'm not sure if the health concerns hold any water, but the story certainly raised more eyebrows than just mine.

[BBC]