Cheeri-Uh-Ohs: FDA Said Cheerios is an Unapproved Drug

Posted by Alex in Food & Drinks, Medicine on May 13, 2009 at 4:19 pm

Did you eat your Cheerios this morning? You may have just inadvertently taken an unapproved drug. Or so says the FDA, who has just sent a warning letter to General Mills, the maker of the cereal:

In a warning letter sent to the chairman of General Mills (maker of the beloved breakfast classic) and posted on the agency’s website, the FDA says:

"Based on claims made on your product’s label, we have determined that your Cheerios Toasted Whole Grain Oat Cereal is promoted for conditions that cause it to be a drug because the product is intended for use in the prevention, mitigation, and treatment of disease."

The agency takes special issue with these claims:

* "you can Lower Your Cholesterol 4% in 6 weeks."

* "Did you know that in just 6 weeks Cheerios can reduce bad cholesterol by an average of 4 percent? Cheerios is … clinically proven to lower cholesterol. A clinical study showed that eating two 1 1/2 cup servings daily of Cheerios cereal reduced bad cholesterol when eaten as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol."

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Ceramic Art by Pamela Sunday

Posted by Alex in Arts & Crafts on January 1, 2009 at 3:08 pm


Granuloid and Black Granuloid by Pamela Sunday

These are but two of some really interesting ceramic sculptures, in shapes inspired by nature, made by former fashion stylist and art director Pamela Sunday.

I think granuloid and black granuloid shown above are inspired by the shapes in nature specifically called … cheerios.

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