FDA Says Walnuts Are Illegal Drugs

[krome2ez]

FDA Says Walnuts Are Illegal Drugs

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Conservative Byte

The FDA’s language resembles that of an out-of-control police state where tyranny reins over rationality. To enable you to recognize the absurdity of all of this, I excerpted a few paragraphs from the FDA’s warning letter to Diamond Foods as follows:

“Based on our review, we have concluded that your walnut products are in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) and the applicable regulations in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR).

“Based on claims made on your firm’s website, we have determined that your walnut products are promoted for conditions that cause them to be drugs because these products are intended for use in the prevention, mitigation, and treatment of disease.

“Because of these intended uses, your walnut products are drugs within the meaning of section 201 (g)(1)( of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 321(g)(]. Your walnut products are also new drugs under section 201(p) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 321(p)] because they are not generally recognized as safe and effective for the above referenced conditions. Therefore, under section 505(a) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 355(a)], they may not be legally marketed with the above claims in the United States without an approved new drug application.

http://conservativebyte.com/2012/03/fda-says-walnuts-are-illegal-drugs/

[Alexyn1006]

FDA Says Walnuts Are Illegal Drugs

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Conservative Byte

The FDA’s language resembles that of an out-of-control police state where tyranny reins over rationality. To enable you to recognize the absurdity of all of this, I excerpted a few paragraphs from the FDA’s warning letter to Diamond Foods as follows:

“Based on our review, we have concluded that your walnut products are in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) and the applicable regulations in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR).

“Based on claims made on your firm’s website, we have determined that your walnut products are promoted for conditions that cause them to be drugs because these products are intended for use in the prevention, mitigation, and treatment of disease.

“Because of these intended uses, your walnut products are drugs within the meaning of section 201 (g)(1)( of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 321(g)(]. Your walnut products are also new drugs under section 201(p) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 321(p)] because they are not generally recognized as safe and effective for the above referenced conditions. Therefore, under section 505(a) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 355(a)], they may not be legally marketed with the above claims in the United States without an approved new drug application.

http://conservativeb...-illegal-drugs/

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Yep, I saw this coming. I posted something on this a couple days ago. Thanks for the post.

[krome2ez]

http://articles.merc...20307_DNL_art_1

Yep, I saw this coming. I posted something on this a couple days ago. Thanks for the post.

Good article.

The government is getting way out of control.

[Patriotic_mess]

The FDA is stupid, walnuts are good and good for you!

[TLHUBER]

Sheesh. You really got to be kidding me. Anything that helps our bodies. Pretty soon they will be taking them off the market. I love walnuts. I guess i better go stock up on them.

[brandon2222]

You guys might just laugh this off, but this is just the beginning of CODEX ALLIMINTARIUS!! Scary Stuff

[dog53]

Walnuts Huh. So do you smoke them or snort them. hahahahahahaa

[stonz]

Guess Whole Foods will need to shut down. Most everything they sell is "good for you" etc

[RodandStaff]

This doesn't surprise me one bit, we all know the govt. has gotten gluttonously out of control.

I just talked to a friend who works for the Red Cross... now this I will say is in laymen's terms. About all I can tell you about blood is that it's red! But, my friend said that the govt. has classified blood as a drug as well. That being said, they now have all kinds of added paper work to keep track of this "drugs usage". One Red Cross location I was told goofed up on the paper work (who wouldn't.. have you seen what hoops they make you jump through???).... and the govt. fined the Red Cross millions of dollars. It has hit them at time when donations are at a real low point... this is not good folks. What will they say if the Red Cross if forced to close it's doors? Will they take responsibility??? I think the answer to that one is a no brainier!

Thanks for the post Krome.. lets all stock up on them illegal Walnuts now... and put some camo over any Walnut trees in our yard.. we wouldn't want them to be confiscated now would we???

[waterman13]

Good article.

The government is getting way out of control.

Amen to that! Wow, where does it go next?

WM13

[keepmwlknfny]

Walnuts Huh. So do you smoke them or snort them. hahahahahahaa

I like to inject them into my eyes!!!

[Usaok]

Obamacide

[TPSprayduster]

Obamacide

these products are intended for use in the prevention, mitigation, and treatment of disease. if they did not promote walnuts as treatment then you would not have issues. Remember any type of potential treatment pertaining to help people oh well. I guess blame the President. So i guess next year we can all blame Romney?

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[littlefeet]

Amen to that! Wow, where does it go next?

WM13

It'll be Oranges next for curing colds..............

Oh yeah, an Aspirin between the knees cures pregnancy

Edited March 14, 2012 by littlefeet

[Rowdy01]

FDA Says Walnuts Are Illegal Drugs

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Conservative Byte

The FDA’s language resembles that of an out-of-control police state where tyranny reins over rationality. To enable you to recognize the absurdity of all of this, I excerpted a few paragraphs from the FDA’s warning letter to Diamond Foods as follows:

“Based on our review, we have concluded that your walnut products are in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) and the applicable regulations in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR).

“Based on claims made on your firm’s website, we have determined that your walnut products are promoted for conditions that cause them to be drugs because these products are intended for use in the prevention, mitigation, and treatment of disease.

“Because of these intended uses, your walnut products are drugs within the meaning of section 201 (g)(1)( of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 321(g)(]. Your walnut products are also new drugs under section 201(p) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 321(p)] because they are not generally recognized as safe and effective for the above referenced conditions. Therefore, under section 505(a) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 355(a)], they may not be legally marketed with the above claims in the United States without an approved new drug application.

http://conservativebyte.com/2012/03/fda-says-walnuts-are-illegal-drugs/

It is sad that someone has to go all the way back to 2010 to find something to blast the FDA for doing it’s job of ensuring that manufacturers provide true statements on their product labels.

FDA’s problem is not with Walnuts and the FDA could have stated its concerns better. What it is concerned with is the medical claims made/implied by Diamond Food.

Diamond Food Inc. 2/22/10

Department of Health and Human Services

Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration

College Park, MD 20740

FEB 22 2010

WARNING LETTER

VIA OVERNIGHT MAIL

Michael J Mendes, President and Chief Executive

Diamond Food, Inc.

1050 S. Diamond St.

Stockton, California 95201

Re: CFSAN-OC-10-11

Dear Mr. Mendes:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed the label for your "Diamond of California Shelled Walnuts" products and your website at www.diamondnuts.com. Based on our review, we have concluded that your walnut products are in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) and the applicable regulations in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR). You can find copies of the Act and these regulations through links in FDA's home page at http://www.fda.gov.

The following are examples of the claims made on your firm's website under the heading of a web page stating "OMEGA-3s ... Every time you munch a few walnuts, you're doing your body a big favor.":

• "Studies indicate that the omega-3 fatty acids found in walnuts may help lower cholesterol; protect against heart disease, stroke and some cancers; ease arthritis and other inflammatory diseases; and even fight depression and other mental illnesses."

• "[O]mega-3 fatty acids inhibit the tumor growth that is promoted by the acids found in other fats ... "

• "n treating major depression, for example, omega-3s seem to work by making it easier for brain cell receptors to process mood-related signals from neighboring neurons."

• "The omega-3s found in fish oil are thought to be responsible for the significantly lower incidence of breast cancer in Japanese women as compared to women in the United States."

http://www.fda.gov/iceci/enforcementactions/warningletters/ucm202825.htm

[krome2ez]

It is sad that someone has to go all the way back to 2010 to find something to blast the FDA for doing it’s job of ensuring that manufacturers provide true statements on their product labels.

FDA’s problem is not with Walnuts and the FDA could have stated its concerns better. What it is concerned with is the medical claims made/implied by Diamond Food.

So... with that train of thought,

should the FDA also mandate controls over:

1. Cherios 'health for your heart"

2. Oatmeal "lowers cholesterol"

3. Coffee "stimulates"

4. Fish (also contains Omega-3 oil)

5. Milk (promotes strong bones) Heck, they're already attacking natural whole milk producers.

6. Coco Cola (stimulants from sugar & caffine)

7. Red Bull (stimulants)

8. Apples (keeps doctors away)

etc, etc. etc.....

Really, how much government intervention/control do you need/want?

Diamond walnuts made statements that walnuts, all walnuts naturally

contain omega-3. Scientists made the claim that omega-3 is good for you.

[Alexyn1006]

these products are intended for use in the prevention, mitigation, and treatment of disease. if they did not promote walnuts as treatment then you would not have issues. Remember any type of potential treatment pertaining to help people oh well. I guess blame the President. So i guess next year we can all blame Romney?

Read more: http://dinarvets.com.../#ixzz1p3bRl1I1

TP, I don't necessarily disagree with the essential information that you're stating. I don't think any company should make any kind of "official" claim that their product can help fight disease. However, with that said, for example; because cranberries or products derived from them can help urinary tract infections...and let's say that Dr. Oz promotes them as such, doesn't mean that the FDA should have the right to issue a letter to OceanSpray. Now, I realize that Ocean Spray has not issued a formal statement making such curing claims, but...with the FDA issuing these types of letters, it's an implied blanket message that NO company should convey the beneficial health properties of any of their products. The ultimate message the FDA is sending here, is that they do not want people being made aware that foods can heal certain conditions. This is why it's highly controlling and portends that the FDA may well "UP" their watch and supression of such information, and WE the consumer need to protest this specific letter they've issued to Diamond.

[MrDinarman]

I've noticed the FDA has been cracking down on several companies and products lately.... harmless products that work I might add. Welcome to socialism.

Next comes salt, then comes sugar, then carbs... pretty soon we'll all need to be drinking FDA approved bottled water.

[SgtFuryUSCZ]

***///

Something The Good Lord made that's good for us will always be squelched to protect the vast incomes of

the Pharmaceutical companies that are raping & killing us for huge profits.

[securityguy]

Thank you Sarge...Could not have said it better.

[Saint]

Thank you sarge. I have already stocked up on walnuts and almonds as they are an excellent source of ................. sorry you'll have to figure that out on your own I don't want any letters from the FDA.

[Shabibilicious]

I have a couple large walnut trees in my yard.......Hope I don't get charged with possession.

GO RV, then BV

[40oz]

The ultimate message the FDA is sending here, is that they do not want people being made aware that foods can heal certain conditions.

DING DING DING DING DING DING DING

[TexasGranny]

Guess they better go after the Mayo Clinic because they are blatantly telling people what foods are good for you and guess what is on the list for increasing your omega3.

Cholesterol: Top 5 foods to lower your numbers

Diet can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol. Here are five foods that can lower your cholesterol and protect your heart.

By Mayo Clinic staff

Can a bowl of oatmeal help lower your cholesterol? How about a handful of walnuts or even a baked potato topped with some heart-healthy margarine? A few simple tweaks to your diet — like these — may be enough to lower your cholesterol to a healthy level and help you stay off medications.

1. Oatmeal, oat bran and high-fiber foods

Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the "bad" cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, apples, pears, barley and prunes.

Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream. Five to 10 grams or more of soluble fiber a day decreases your total and LDL cholesterol. Eating 1 1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal provides 6 grams of fiber. If you add fruit, such as bananas, you'll add about 4 more grams of fiber. To mix it up a little, try steel-cut oatmeal or cold cereal made with oatmeal or oat bran.

2. Fish and omega-3 fatty acids

Eating fatty fish can be heart-healthy because of its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce your blood pressure and risk of developing blood clots. In people who have already had heart attacks, fish oil — or omega-3 fatty acids — reduces the risk of sudden death.

Doctors recommend eating at least two servings of fish a week. The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in:

Mackerel

Lake trout

Herring

Sardines

Albacore tuna

Salmon

Halibut

You should bake or grill the fish to avoid adding unhealthy fats. If you don't like fish, you can also get small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids from foods like ground flaxseed or canola oil.

You can take an omega-3 or fish oil supplement to get some of the benefits, but you won't get other nutrients in fish, like selenium. If you decide to take a supplement, just remember to watch your diet and eat lean meat or vegetables in place of fish.

3. Walnuts, almonds and other nuts

Walnuts, almonds and other nuts can reduce blood cholesterol. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, walnuts also help keep blood vessels healthy.

According to the Food and Drug Administration, eating about a handful (1.5 ounces, or 42.5 grams) a day of most nuts, such as almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, some pine nuts, pistachio nuts and walnuts, may reduce your risk of heart disease. Just make sure the nuts you eat aren't salted or coated with sugar.

All nuts are high in calories, so a handful will do. To avoid eating too many nuts and gaining weight, replace foods high in saturated fat with nuts. For example, instead of using cheese, meat or croutons in your salad, add a handful of walnuts or almonds.

Read the rest of the list at this link

Mayo Clinic

There is not much you can do with walnuts to alter them after they fall from the tree or are gathered except remove the shell, clean them and package them. Diamond is not claiming that they have added anything beneficial to them they are just stating what all of the medical and scientific community believes; that walnuts are beneficial to your health.

[Lutie]

I think the FDA should be illegal