FDA Approves Health Claim for Soy Protein & Heart Disease:
"...On
October 26, 1999, the FDA approved a health claim for soy protein and
heart disease. This that the FDA has looked at the scientific studies examining
soy protein's role in reducing risk of developing heart disease and has
concluded
that soy protein included in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may
reduce
the risk of of heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol levels...'Diets low
in
saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may
reduce the risk of heart disease" Veg. Journal
March/April, 2000 pg. 18. Federal
Register 64 (206): 57699-57733 (Oct. 26, 1999).
FDA
Issues Standards to Enhance Safety of Sprouts:
Raw
bean sprouts have been associated with more than 1000 cases of food borne
illness (food poisoning). In July 1999, the US Food and Drug Administration
warned
all consumers to avoid eating raw bean sprouts. Sprouts can be contaminated with
Salmonella and E. Coli. These bacteria appear to be present in the seeds which
are
being srpouted. When the moist seeds are held at warm temperature, part of the
sprouting process, bacterial growth is stimulated. To protect consumers, the FDA
recently issued guidelines for sprout producers and seed suppliers...For more
information see http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/lrd/hhsprout.html
Veg. Journal March/April, 2000 pg. 19.
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