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Kellogg drops Rice Krispies health claims

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Cereal maker Kellogg Co has agreed to drop advertising claims that Rice Krispies will strengthen children's immune systems.
The Federal Trade Commission said the company had agreed in February 2009 to stop claiming that its Frosted Mini Wheats were "clinically shown to improve kids' attentiveness by nearly 20 percent."

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Truth in advertising? That ship sailed a long time ago.

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Reply#1 - Sun Jun 6, 2010 4:38 PM EDT
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