An FDA advisory panel was deadlocked last March when it voted on a recommendation to approve Xenical. One side effect of Xenical is cramping and diarrhea. Redux and Phenfluramine were pulled from the market last September amid concern of possible heart problems related to them. Those drugs are the subject of ongoing studies as to their long-term safety. The society has approximately 3,500 individual members working in all aspects of food science and technology.
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Members of the Institute assist as volunteers, working through a Committee structure. Recruitment of new members 2. Membership elections and maintenance 3. Member services 4. Education, training and examinations 5.