Givaudan Has UTI Health Claim Turned Down In EU

European Food Safety Authority finds no cause and effect relationship between Givaudan's Pacran supplement and defense against urinary tract infections.

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A health claim related to defense against urinary tract infections for a cranberry ingredient has been given the thumbs down by the European Food Safety Authority.

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