Diacetyl in Popcorn Linked to Lung Disease
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Diacetyl used to enhance the flavor of butter has been linked to a fatal lung disease. The disease is rare and has been called "popcorn worker's lung" by the press. Bronchiolitis obliterans causes the lungs to rapidly thicken creating scarring and inflammation which obstructs the airways. It causes irreversible damage to the lungs and is often fatal. A suit filed in February 2006 alleges that the Flavor and Extract Manufacturing Association fraudulently concealed information about the health risks of diacetyl. Imagine that.
Source: The Baltimore Sun and the Associated Press
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posted by Metzger Law Group at Sunday, April 30, 2006
Benzene in Soft Drinks Lawsuits Filed in the U.S.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Mary Beckman of the Los Angeles Times in her April 24, 2006 article, "Soft drink, with a twist of benzene?" reported on two class action lawsuits filed in Massachusetts and Florida against two beverage companies for high levels of benzene in their soft drinks. The simple solution is to stop adding ascorbic acid. Just straight sugar water with no nutritional value. At least it won't contain a cancer causing chemical.
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posted by Metzger Law Group at Friday, April 28, 2006
Federal Government to Blame in Benzene Litigation?
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Defendants named in a benzene litigation case responded to the lawsuit by claiming the Federal Government is to blame.
Source: West Virginia Record
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posted by Metzger Law Group at Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Acrylamide Litigation Moving Forward
Monday, April 24, 2006
On March 29, 2006, The Los Angeles Daily Journal reported that Superior Court Judge Wendell Mortimer, Jr., lifted the stay in place since 2003 in the case seeking to require warnings to consumers that french fries contain acrylamide, a cancer causing chemical. The Metzger Law Group representing the Council for Education and Research on Toxics (CERT) filed the first case in 2002 and will be litigating the case jointly with the Attorney General's office. The article also explained that the food industry backed bill (HR 4167) passed the House, but is facing difficulties in the Senate. The bill was intended largely to nullify the acrylamide litigation, but for now this litigation is moving forward.
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posted by Metzger Law Group at Monday, April 24, 2006
Alternative Treatment Helps Some Leukemia Patients
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Some leukemia patients with CML are resistant to standard therapies because their cancer cells are able to mutate and adapt. This study presented at the recent Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research points out some alternatives scientists are researching.
Sources: Doctor's Guide to the Internet
American Association for Cancer Research
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posted by Metzger Law Group at Thursday, April 20, 2006
Official FDA Statement About Benzene in Soda
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Here is the official FDA statement indicating they aren't sure why the levels of benzene in soda are higher, but maybe it was because the actual testing procedures used raised the benzene levels in the soda samples. The message was basically keep drinking until we figure this out. Wow!
For Immediate Release: Benzene in Soft Drinks
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posted by Metzger Law Group at Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Corporations Must Be Held Accountable for Toxic Chemical Poisoning
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Mr. Ibeanu, a special rapporteur with the United Nations and expert on the adverse effects of toxins on human rights, estimated that 47,000 people die each year from toxic chemicals with millions more becoming ill.
Source: UN News Centre
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posted by Metzger Law Group at Thursday, April 13, 2006
Toxic Levels of Benzene in Songhua River
The devastation from this November 2005 explosion that spewed benzene and other toxic chemicals into the Songhua River in China will continue to effect public health for years to come.
Source: www.planetsave.com.
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posted by Metzger Law Group at Thursday, April 13, 2006
New Vaccine Provides Hope for Leukemia and Lymphoma Victims
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Promising vaccines are being tested in bloodborne cancers such as lymphoma and chronic leukemia.
See article from the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
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posted by Metzger Law Group at Tuesday, April 11, 2006
FDA Recants Previous Statement on Hazards of Benzene in Soda
Monday, April 10, 2006
The FDA has now backed off of their previous denial of how low the levels of benzene are in soda. Go to www.medpagetoday.com for the whole story.
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posted by Metzger Law Group at Monday, April 10, 2006
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Coca Cola
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
A class action lawsuit asking for $43 million was filed against Coca Cola Israel claiming Fanta soft drinks contain benzene which causes cancer and should not be marketed for human consumption.
Sources:
Ynetnews
School Pouring Rights
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posted by Metzger Law Group at Wednesday, April 05, 2006
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