Do you want anti-cancer drug in junk food?

[marmar]

via the Toronto Star:



Do you want anti-cancer drug in junk food?

THE CANADIAN PRESS
Published On Tue Dec 22 2009


OTTAWA–Ottawa wants to know what you think about its unusual proposal to put a cancer-fighting drug into junk food.

Health Canada is inviting public comments until February 21 on its idea to have small amounts of the enzyme asparaginase put into foods like potato chips and french fries.

On its website, Health Canada says its scientists have finished a detailed safety assessment on the enzyme and haven't found any health or safety concerns.

At issue is the chemical acrylamide, which is found as a cooking byproduct in the production of foods like french fries and potato chips and has been linked to cancer in animals.

Research suggests asparaginase reduces acrylamide production. .............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/741811--do-you-want-anti-cancer-drug-in-junk-food?bn=1

[HopeHoops]

1. asparaginase = asparagus mayonnaise?

:shrug:

[hobbit709]

2. Adding more chemicals to junk food?

:wtf: I want REAL food in my junk food.

[Dogtown]

3. Right on, hobbit709

They "think" something causes cancer, and "suppose" that something else might reduce what-could-be a risk, so they want to add some of that JIC...

[SoCalDem]

4. Gee how nice..

admitting they are poisoning you, but generously giving you an "antidote"..

What's next.. a to-go container of ipecac for every buffet goer..just in case something's gone blinky:)

[dixiegrrrrl]

5. Well put.

Love your pic, too.