National Post

MDs want junk food in same category as E. coli
Junk food and its ingredients are such major health hazards that products with excessive amounts of sugar, salt and saturated fats should be labelled as “pathogens” — a word normally applied to viruses and other disease-causing bugs, suggest three Alberta experts in a provocative new commentary.

“Why regulate crime? ‘Oh, it’s a murder, they shouldn’t be allowed a second chance.’ Well, the food industry kills many thousands more than that murderer ever had a hope of doing.” (Photo: Jana Birchum/Getty Images)