Monday, June 25, 2012

FDA said "No," but FTC says it's OK

Why Is Big Corn Continuing to Run ‘Corn Sugar’ TV Ads Even After FDA Denial?

June 25 2012

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/06/25/fructose-on-corn-sugar.aspx?e_cid=20120625_DNL_artNew_2

FDA rejected the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) request to re-label High Fructose Corn Syrup to "corn sugar," but you're still seeing the TV ads saying "corn sugar and cane sugar are the same, and the body can't tell the difference" -- Why?  "...The claim that all sugars are metabolized by your body in the same way is an outdated belief that has been shattered in more recent years by a growing body of scientific research,..."

"...The Consumerist asked the FTC to comment on the issue, but they refused, saying they would only issue a statement after an investigation had been conducted. But as The Consumerist pointed out, this doesn't necessarily mean they are conducting one on this issue currently, or plan to in the future..."

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