California To Propose Measure That Would Nullify Court’s Order That Coffee Carry Cancer Warning Labels
Health official say that there is a danger of overwarning customers and that it could lead to desensitization. The battle over the decision is being closely watched because of the outsized influence California has on the rest of the country.
The New York Times:
Should Coffee Come With Cancer Warnings? California Says No
In every cup of coffee, there is a chemical linked to cancer. That undisputed fact led a Los Angeles judge to rule this spring that coffee companies must provide cancer warnings to coffee drinkers. The ruling cast a shadow on a daily and often essential rite for more than 100 million Americans. (Hsu, 8/15)
In other public health news —
San Jose Mercury News:
Recall Of Tainted Blood Pressure Drugs Alarms Some Consumers
Some people suffering from high blood pressure who take valsartan-containing medications have been frantically calling their pharmacies and doctors to find out whether they should stop taking their heart pills in the wake of the FDA’s recent recall. ... Consumers should start by comparing their prescription bottle to the FDA’s list to determine if their drugs have been recalled. (D'Souza, 8/15)