[mhking]

Just damn.

If you want on the new list, FReepmail me. This IS a high-volume PING list...

[The Hon. Galahad Threepwood]

The decision comes after an FDA review of new scientific data, including clinical studies of people eating olestra, a substance made from soybeans and sugar, under "real-life" conditions, P&G said on Friday....

The FDA move was attacked by the consumer group Center for Science in the Public Interest, which had urged the agency to ban olestra after thousands of consumers complained about diarrhea, cramps and other problems.

In other words, this supposed center for "science" prefers anecdotal evidence to scientific evidence.

[SamAdams76]

With all the surpluses of wholesome, natural foods to eat, why are some people obsessed with eating chemicals and other "food substitutes?" Jeez.

[visualops]

I just can't get past the Mad TV skit....;^)

[Ronaldus Magnus]

I'm familiar with both the product and it's development. I believe it is still the most tested food additive in history, so much testing in fact that its original patent almost ran out before it received even preliminary approval by the FDA. If they sold by the gallon next to the Crisco and the Wesson in the supermarket, I'd probably buy one a month. Between all the fritters, fish, and chips, I'd never bake again!

[King Prout]

all I want to know is this: does this mean I can acquire a large volume of pure Olestra?
I know a few people who would benefit greatly from sudden and embarrassing cases of explosive BM.