AUSTRALIA TO DUMP FROZEN SPERM

A purge of frozen sperm has been ordered in the Australian state of Queensland, after an audit by its health watchdog found almost half of the vials were at risk of misidentification. An inquiry by the state’s health ombudsman found “systemic issues” concerning “quality and safety” for consumers, donors and donor-conceived children. The report said 42% of sperm donations, egg samples and embryos in Queensland had “identification and traceability” issues. It also reported on allegations from patients who accused IVF providers of mixing up sperm – which one family said had resulted in them parenting children from different biological fathers. The body recommended that all fertility providers destroy stored donor material that does not meet current identification standards.
* What a shame – all that hard work down the drain.
* Australian soap operas could get years of storylines out of this.
* This comes under the heading of “You had ONE JOB!”
* What kind of mislabeling? Did they forget the “This product may contain peanuts” warning?
* It’ll be a tough slog to refill the shelves, but I think Australian men will be up for it.