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Scientists, Citing Disease and Death from E. Coli, Call on FDA to Approve Irradiation of Beef

The American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) today called on the Food and Drug Administration to approve irradiation of beef to limit Americans' exposure to E. coli bacteria

Health Group Calls Attacks on Sweetener "Deliberate Distortion of the Facts"

A self-styled consumer group is deliberately distorting the facts to scare the public about a perfectly safe sweetener, the American Council on Science and Health announced today.

The New Skinny on Snack Foods

The latest news from Washington is both tasty and satisfying: Food and Drug Administration Commissioner David Kessler has agreed with his scientific advisory panel and approved Olestra, the first noncaloric fat replacer, for limited use.

The Tobacco Industry's Use of Nicotine as a Drug

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