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WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A new meat substitute that is made from fungus is making people violently ill and should be taken off the market, a consumer advocacy group charged Monday.

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 27 (UPI) -- The recent discovery of acrylamide -- a known cancer-causing substance -- in french fries, potato chips and other processed foods is a serious health concern but more research is needed before the risk the chemical poses to humans can be determined, an ad

WASHINGTON, June 25 (UPI) -- The alarming discovery of a potent cancer-causing chemical in potato chips, french fries and other junk food first reported by Sweden in April has spurred global concern and the World Health Organization has convened a meeting beginning in Geneva Tuesday

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