Re: Fw: Pepsi's aborted fetal cells declared ordinary business practise

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Thanks for posting that, Tom. I was not aware of this one. In light of the

new info, I am glad I let the original post through. I always assume the

info in Tom B's posts is legit, because he does his research and always

does a good job bringing relevant health info to the list.

Wow.. that is sick on so many levels and so many ways. I don't understand

how the general population can be ignorant and/uncaring of these issues.

Stuff like this, and genetically modified foods and the host of food purity

issues are important and they effect everyone's health and well being.

People need to look past the political rhetoric and see what is actually

occurring and how it effects their health and the health of their children.

Sure the FDA may approve this stuff, but that does not mean it's safe. When

you get right down to it the FDA is only looking out for their own

interests.

For those who call this political propaganda, look past the politics to the

issues underneath. Do you *really* want your taste buds manipulated at the

cellular level? The human body is amazing and taste is one way your body

knows what is, and is not good for it. Think about it.. with enough " taste

enhancing technology " companies could package cow poop and make your body

think it tastes good and is therefore, good for you.

It's not about politics.. it's about health, and honestly.

What does it have to do with MS? Lots. There is no proof that genetically

modified foods, chemicals ect do not damage the neuro and/or immune

systems. For all we know stuff like this could have been a direct cause of

the issues we all are facing. At the very least, with an autoimmune

disorder you should be aware of what you put into your body and underhanded

tactics to sneak things into our food make that difficult, if not

impossible. If you don't know what's in a food you can't possibly know if

it will harm your immune or neuro systems.

There is even a portion of the US government that thinks it should have

control over the food you grow in *your own back yard*. Tell me how do the

carrots, lettuce and onions growing on my land, in my yard, or the organic

medicinal and culinary herbs growing in my house for my own personal use

make any difference to the feds? They don't.. but they do make a difference

to my overall health and functioning.

It relates to MS because it effects our health and well being.

I try to only approve those political posts that are related to MS and

general health. I field quiet a few posts that have nothing to do with

health.. things like child care laws, land ownership laws, gun control etc.

Posts like those probably have no place here.. but information about what's

in food and medications, along with how various world governments are

handling food and health laws and practices are relevant. I do the best I

can, guys.. not everyone will be happy with, or agree with every post.

Yvette

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> According to Snopes.com, Pepsi has hired a company that is experimenting

> with using kidney cells from aborted fetuses in research to see if there is

> a way to stimulate our taste buds at the cellular level. Basically, it is

> taking MSG to the next level.

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> I have problems with this research on many levels. Personally, I would not

> buy products with MSG let alone any other " flavor enhancers " no matter

> where they come from. Pepsi will probably not be using this new product

> with their soft drinks but they do sell a lot of other products so who

> knows where it will turn up.

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> Here is a link:

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> http://www.snopes.com/politics/medical/pepsi.asp

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> Tom Nesler

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[Guest guest]

My objection is to the sensationalism and moralistic Christian overtone of the

forwarded " NaturalNews Insider Alert " that began this discussion thread.

Kidney cells from aborted fetuses are not being included as ingredients in

products. The cells in question are not from many human embryos (not from many

aborted fetuses). The cells used in testing are specifically from HEK 293, a

cell line that was originally cultured in the 1970s from a single human embryo

in the Netherlands. No reference is given as to the source of that human

embryo. At some point an assumption or conjecture was made that this specific

human embryo was an aborted fetus.

KC

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2012/01/26/bill-would-ban-aborted-fetuses-in-\

food/

" Shortey may be acting on claims that the San Diego-based company Semonyx used

proteins derived from human embryonic kidney cells to test artificial

sweeteners, NPR reported. The cell line, known as HEK 293, was created from a

human embryo in 1970 and has become a staple in biochemistry labs around the

world. "

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/01/20/145539661/state-bill-outlaws-use-\

of-fetuses-in-food-industry-meets-visceral-reaction?sc=tw & cc=share

" Based in San Diego, Senomyx has been accused of using proteins derived from

human embryonic kidney cells in its research, which has been used by many large

food companies. An article in the Miami New Times summarizes those claims, notes

the company's denial of them — and also notes that in 2003, the company filed a

patent for " recombinant methods for expressing a functional sweet taste

receptor. "

That patent, for what is essentially an automated taste test, was granted in

2008. It mentions HEK 293, or Human Embryonic Kidney 293, a widely available

cell line that was originally cultured in the early 1970s from a human embryo in

the Netherlands. "

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> > According to Snopes.com, Pepsi has hired a company that is experimenting

> > with using kidney cells from aborted fetuses in research to see if there is

> > a way to stimulate our taste buds at the cellular level. Basically, it is

> > taking MSG to the next level.

> >

> > I have problems with this research on many levels. Personally, I would not

> > buy products with MSG let alone any other " flavor enhancers " no matter

> > where they come from. Pepsi will probably not be using this new product

> > with their soft drinks but they do sell a lot of other products so who

> > knows where it will turn up.

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> > Here is a link:

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> > http://www.snopes.com/politics/medical/pepsi.asp

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> > Tom Nesler

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