"FDA Calls Cheerios an “Unapproved Drug"
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to cereal manufacturer General Mills for claiming on its cereal box that Cheerios can help lower cholesterol, and saying on their website that “diets rich in whole grain foods can reduce the risk of heart disease.” The letter, dated May 5, called the above claims “serious violations” of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and applicable regulations. FDA stated that based on the claims made, Cheerios is now an unapproved drug, and must go through FDA new drug approval process.The legislative director for the AAFH had this to share:
AAHF Legislative Director Tami Wahl noted, “FDA is not questioning the validity of the claims made by General Mills. Instead, FDA is saying General Mills cannot tell consumers that Cheerios may have beneficial health effects. The policy behind FDA’s action is government censorship, plain and simple. For General Mills not to be able to inform the public about the scientific evidence that Cheerios can help lower cholesterol—a rising health concern for Americans—serves no purpose. American consumers want to take charge of their personal health, and need as much valid information as possible to help them make responsible choices.”
To echo the words of my friend:
Next they will say that water is an unapproved biological lubricant and it will have to go through rigorous testing to make sure it is "safe and effective".
Here is a link to the whole story: http://aahf.nonprofitsoapbox.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=778&Itemid=
