[justiceseeker93]

I heard this story from another source. My first reaction was similar to yours. Since the product has seemingly been used safely for a number of years, there is a chance that this is a politically motivated action directed at Rush Limbaugh's show and one of his main sponsors, meant to discourage advertising on his show as reprisal for his criticism of the Anointed One. If so, it wouldn't be the first time that ‘Rat administrations have abused the powers of the federal government to punish “right-wing” dissidents.

[ml/nj]

Since the introduction of Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel to the market in 1999, FDA has received more than 130 reports of anosmia associated with the use of Zicam zinc-containing intranasal products. The reports vary. Many people state that the loss of sense of smell occurred with the first dose of the Zicam product, although some people report it happened after later doses. The loss of sense of smell may be long-lasting or even permanent in some people.

Loss of the sense of smell may cause serious problems, such as failing to smell smoke, a gas leak, or spoiled food. Also, loss of the sense of smell is often linked with a loss of the sense of taste. People who cannot taste could unintentionally eat spoiled food and not appreciate flavors, and lose much of the pleasure of eating.

I guess I'd like to see these "reports," particularly the ones from "some people."

The second paragraph sounds just like it was lifted from a government press release written by someone who copied his/her fifth grade science essay on "Why is the sense of smell important." The kid forgot to add that we need it to detect then stench of fascism that is in the air.

ML/NJ

[SunkenCiv]

warned consumers to stop using Zicam, a popular homeopathic cold remedy

It's a liquid containing zinc I believe. Thanks justiceseeker93.