America's National Toxicology Program conducted an experiment where they found that certain chemicals in this artificial coloring, specifically 2-MI and 4-MI causes lung, liver, or thyroid cancer, or leukemia in lab rats and mice. Because these chemicals proved to be carcinogens in animals, it is also very likely that they may pose a risk to humans.
The executive director of the CSPI, Michael F Jacobson, is quoted as saying,``Carcinogenic colourings have no place in the food supply, especially considering that their only function is a cosmetic one.'' Is it worth the risk of perpetuating the cancer crisis just to keep our drinks a caramel color? While regular caramel isn't necessarily healthy, there have not yet been any findings linking it to cancer. Is knowing that something is a carcinogen enough to completely give it up? Is testing on animals sufficient evidence to persuade you of it's influence on humans?
Title of Publication: The Advertiser
Article Title: Move to Ban 'Cancer Risk' Colouring in Colas
By Sean Poulter
I thought the whole point of this assignment was to post an article that interests you then ask a question about it and have people respond to your question? Besides the fact that you end the first paragraph with a question, might I add that you answer it yourself by using it as a transition into the second paragraph, then end the blog post with someone else's question. Where is yours?
ReplyDeleteHonestly, people that drink enough soda to actually get cancer from it probably have bigger issues to worry about like obesity and having their heart clog up. Instead of wasting grant money researching this useless information why not something else?
I kind like that you stated a question and than followed it with the answer; also this is a very interesting topic and good info to obtain. Overall I really liked this post, good job.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting article to think about with the supposed leak of the secret coca-cola formula. I also wonder if we invest too many resources into studies like this when the chance of contracting cancer is so low.
ReplyDeleteumm Dale, if you don't like my article, then why even comment on it? Just sayin. Maybe from now on you should comment on articles that are formatted to your taste :)
ReplyDeleteWhile honesty is important in good critical writing (and critical reading), let us all remember that the point of the blog is to constructively share our ideas with each other as a community of learners. Thanks!
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