Cheerios: A Drug?
The FDA wants to have Cheerios cereal named as a drug.
I’m not kidding. I really wish I was. Ref EDITORIAL: Uh-oh, Cheerios
The FDA has already sent a warning to the makers of Cheerios:
“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 FDA letter said. “[Cheerios] may not be legally marketed with the above claims in the United States without an approved new drug application.”
I must agree with the Washington Times editor on this one:
“This is a prime example of the nanny state running amok. Only the government would work to classify a breakfast cereal as a drug for the offense of having correct information on its label.”
