Cereals Claim to Boost Immunity
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Critics blast Kellogg's claim that cereals can boost immunity - USATODAY.com
usatoday.com — “Kellogg, the nation's largest cereal maker, is being called to task by critics who object to the swine flu-conscious claim now bannered in bold lettering on the front of Cocoa Krispies cereal boxes: Now helps support your child's IMMUNITY.” View full resource at usatoday.com
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Cocoa Krispies as health food??? RT @DrRobH: Critics blast Kellogg's claim that cereals can boost immunity http://bit.ly/4r35jz #diet
Kelloggs Withdraws Immunity Claims | Food Renegade
foodrenegade.com — “I don't even walk down the cereal aisle at my grocery store, so I only learned of this online. Kellogg's cereals have started carrying health claims about how they boost your children's immunity. Sugar-laden, full of toxic refined grains, and created in a laboratory, these cereals actually argued that they could help prevent your kid from coming down with swine flu thanks to the synthetic vitamins added to them. Wonder of wonders. Of course, the new box cover didn't last long.” View full resource at foodrenegade.com
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Sugar-laden junk cereals make, then retract immunity-boosting claims. What R your thoughts on labeling laws? http://bit.ly/1jD5Iq
Cereals Claim To Support Immunity, But Is It True? - wbztv.com
wbztv.com — “It's written in big bold print at the bottom of the box -- Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies "now helps supports your child's immunity." Certainly welcome news to parents who are trying to find any way to protect their children from germs, including H1N1. But has the cereal maker gone too far?” View full resource at wbztv.com
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Flu Shot Running Low, Cereal Immunity
myfoxny.com — “Flu shot running low, cereal immunity, myfoxny fox 5 news wnyw:” View full resource at myfoxny.com
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Rice Krispies & Cocoa Krispies DO NOT OFFER IMMUNITY to H1N1. Kellog to remove immunity claims on boxes. http://bit.ly/oMlWL
Kellogg’s “Immunity” Cereal Not Immune to Oregon Attorney General | Fooducate
fooducate.com — “Remember the absurd immunity claims on Kellogg's cereals last year? The company added some vitamins and minerals to its sugary kids cereals and plastered” View full resource at fooducate.com
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New blog post: Kellogg's "Immunity" Cereal Not Immune to Oregon Attorney General http://bit.ly/8FfeL8
Julie's Health Club: Health Claims: Rice Krispies helps support immunity
featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com — “Part of an ongoing series looking at the reality behind health claims. Claims: Kellogg's cereal boxes state that Rice Krispies cereal now helps support your child's immunity, with 25 percent daily value of antioxidants and nutrients " vitamins A, B,...” View full resource at featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com
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Thank goodness for government oversight. Health Claims: Rice Krispies helps 'support immunity' http://ow.ly/1W7GE
Kellogg's 'Immunity' Claim Stokes H1N1 Ire - Company profiting from parents' swine flu fears, critics charge
newser.com — “Kellogg's claim that its cereal has immunity-boosting powers is a cheap way to capitalize on parents' swine flu fears, critics tell USA Today . "This one belongs in the hall of fame," says... Business News Summaries. | Newser” View full resource at newser.com
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Cocoa Krispies “Immunity” Cereal – 40% Sugar by Weight + Trans Fats [Inside the Label] | Fooducate
fooducate.com — “Health claims on processed food packages are usually nothing more than marketing messages. So when Kellogg's plasters the word IMMUNITY in quadruple font” View full resource at fooducate.com
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RT @fooducate New blog post: Cocoa Krispies "Immunity" Cereal - 40% Sugar by Weight + Trans Fats [Inside the Label] http://bit.ly/12UYgb
Mere Sight of Sick Person May Boost Immune System - Drugs.com MedNews
drugs.com — “Just seeing a sick person may give your immune system a boost, a new study claims. Canadian researchers showed participants two sets of slides on two different” View full resource at drugs.com
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Federal Trade Commission Faults BOOST Kid Essentials : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “The Federal Trade Commission says claims that a drink for kids can keep kids from missing school were not substantiated.” View full resource at npr.org
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Nestle Pulls Health Claims From Kids' Drink After Feds Object: The Federal Trade Commission says claims that... http://n.pr/aYZUQU from NPR
Mere Sight of Sick Person May Boost Immune System - myOptumHealth
myoptumhealth.com — “Read the news article Mere Sight of Sick Person May Boost Immune System at www.myOptumHealth.com” View full resource at myoptumhealth.com
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Mere Sight of Sick Person May Boost Immune System: Slideshow of ill people triggered greater response than picture... http://bit.ly/dmkZzY
Companies claim single-dose swine flu vaccine | Reuters
reuters.com — “ZURICH/BEIJING (Reuters) - Novartis AG said on Thursday a single dose of its swine flu vaccine might protect against the virus, raising hopes that potentially tight supplies could go further when mass” View full resource at reuters.com
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RT @Reuters Drug Maker Sure Only a Single Dose Needed of #H1N1 #vaccine. Read more at http://twurl.nl/lvz207 #Publichealth, #Prevention
CalorieLab Diet News » Cereal update: Froot isn’t fruit, Cocoa Krispies aren’t vaccines
calorielab.com — “Kellogg's says Cocoa Krispies can help boost immunity thanks to the antioxidants inside. But such claims are taking lots of heat, and parents shouldn't rely on food to keep their kids safe during cold and flu season.” View full resource at calorielab.com
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Cereal update: Froot isn't fruit, Cocoa Krispies aren't vaccines http://bit.ly/40zmrF
Do You Eat Dannon for Its Health Claims? - That's Fit
thatsfit.com — “Do You Eat Dannon for Its Health Claims? - That's Fit” View full resource at thatsfit.com
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Energy Shots Review: Do They Work? Are They Safe?
webmd.com — “WebMD investigates whether energy shots live up to their claims of boosting alertness and providing vitamins, and whether they're safe or even needed.” View full resource at webmd.com
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