December 19, 2007 - Season's Greetings from the new CFH President, and an update on Splenda's legal troubles.
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Artificial Sweeteners UnsafeSeason's Greetings from the New CFH PresidentDecember 19, 2007 - Season's Greetings from the new CFH President, and an update on Splenda's legal troubles. No Review of Sweetener Over Cancer FearsThe US Food and Drug Administration says there is no need for an urgent review of the safety of aspartame, despite a new study showing the sweetener may cause cancer. Study Reignites Debate on Sweetener's SafetyFrom the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - A new Italian study demonstrates aspartame's carcinogenic effects in rats, especially when exposed in utero and during development. Obesity - The Real ThingCitizens for Health Senior Policy Analyst James Gormley writes about the rising trend in diet drinks and functional beverages, and the implications for the nation's obesity epidemic. NutraSweet, in Tandem with Splenda, Nails Consumers AgainFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jim Turner, 202.462.8800 Philadelphia, May 2007 - When the jury asked for a calculator to begin adding up the damages against Splenda, the chlorine-based sweetener’s lawyers rushed to the judge and said they would settle. Thus came an end to the Philadelphia courtroom battle launched by NutraSweet against Splenda for harming its profits by untruthfully saying Splenda is “Made from sugar so it tastes like sugar.” Splenda Side Effects Hotline EstablishedCitizens for Health (CFH), the national grassroots advocacy organization committed to protecting and expanding natural health choices, has announced the establishment of 1-888-774- CALL (2255), a hotline for consumers who believe they are suffering side effects from the use of the artificial sweetener Splenda. Demand the Truth About Splenda!Washington, D.C., April 3, 2006 - Citizens for Health held a press conference at the National Press Club on Monday, April 3rd at which we announced the filing of our Citizen Petition with the FDA demanding that the Agency either revoke its approval of the synthetic chemical substance sucralose due to health concerns or to immediately schedule a Public Hearing. Splenda Ad Slogans Banned in FranceFrom BeverageDaily.com - France has banned the makers of the artificial sweetener Splenda from using its slogan "Made From Sugar, So It Tastes Like Sugar", agreeing that it is misleading. Coffee with Cream and Pesticide?More on the dangers of Splenda, or sucralose, from NOW Foods' Jayson Kroner, C.S.N. Petition to Revoke SplendaDockets Management Branch Dear Sir or Madam, Citizens for Health (CFH) submits this petition pursuant to 21CFR10.30. A. Action requested 1. Revoke its amendment of food additive regulations that provided for the inclusion and addition of sucralose as a nonnutritive sweetener in food (21CFR172, Docket No. 87F-0086, April 3, 1998 [1]).  |
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