According to the Food Additives Amendment of 1958, ________.
A. the Delaney Clause was unconstitutional
B. manufacturers of new food additives did not need to test the compounds for safety before they could be used in food
C. an additive that was in use and deemed safe prior to 1958 was placed on the GRAS list
D. substances on the GRAS list were classified as food additives
Answer: C
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Which statement accurately describes carbohydrate in milk and milk products?
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