Companies Agree To Cut Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Potato Chips
Fast food makers pay thousands in settlement with California The state of California has settled lawsuits against Heinz, Frito-Lay, Kettle Foods and Lance Inc. after the companies agreed to slash levels of the cancer-causing chemical acrylamide in their potato chips and French fries.
"The companies agreed to reduce this carcinogenic chemical in fried potatoes -- a victory for public health and safety in California," said Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. "Other companies should follow this lead and take steps to reduce acrylamide in french fries and potato chips."
FULL STORY: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/08/ca_potato_chips.html
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