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Adverse Reaction Reports to Produce

There are a number of possible explanations for MSG reactions following ingestion of unprocessed produce -- at first primarily to russet potatoes, but also to head lettuce, broccoli, strawberries, and apples. We know that:

Some waxes used on conventional fruits and vegetables brought to market contain hydrolyzed protein, which invariably contains processed free glutamic acid (MSG).

A product called AuxiGro, which contains processed free glutamic acid (MSG), is being actively used on potatoes, and has been sprayed on other crops either at test cites or generally throughout the United States.

In California, as of June 13, 2002, AuxiGro was registered for use on tomatoes, almonds, grapes, onions, and all stone fruit including apricots, cherries, plums, nectarines, peaches, and prunes. When last asked, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation said they are not aware of any testing of AuxiGro for use on other crops.  They also said that they did not have any proposals presently in house to register additional crops for AuxiGro. But they refused to send copies of test crop reports to the Truth in Labeling -- even though such reports are supposed to be public record.

We also know that other products that contain processed free glutamic acid (MSG) are being used as fertilizers for organic crops. The two first brought to our attention because people reported reactions to vegetables that that had been fertilized with them were Steam Hydrolyzed Feather Meal and Omega Protein Refined/Hydrolyzed Fish Protein -- both of which contain processed free glutamic acid (MSG).

If you think you have had an MSG reaction following ingestion of unprocessed produce, it would be a great service to all of us if you would:

1) Find out from your produce manager what distributor, and then what farmer, supplied the product that you think might have caused your reaction. Take down the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all persons involved, starting with your produce manager.

2) Mail or e-mail the information to us at the Truth in Labeling Campaign, 850 DeWitt Place, Suite 20B, Chicago, IL  60611 or at adandjack@aol.com

If we are able to find out exactly where the problem lies, we will let you know.
 
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This page was last updated on July 3, 2004.


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