CSPI Calls For Recall Of Fake Meat Quorn

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From p. A5 of this morning's Chron:

 

GROUP CALLS FOR RECALL OF FAKE MEAT QUORN

 

Washington -- A health advocacy group accused the government Monday of

allowing fake meat made from fungus to be sold even though it makes some

people sick and demanded the product, known as Quorn, be recalled.

 

The Center for Science in the Public Interest told the Food and Drug

Administration that it had received reports from 33 people who had suffered

vomiting, diarrhea and other ailments after eating Quorn.

 

Quorn is the trade name for mycoprotein, which is used as a substitute for

ground beef and chicken, and in lasagna and fettuccine Alfredo.

 

" Consumer health and wellness is the No. 1 priority at Quorn Foods, " the

company said in a statement Monday.

 

An FDA official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the agency was

reviewing the information provided by CSPI and would evaluate all available

data on Quorn before deciding how to proceed.