May 10, 2006

MIC Requests TBS to Air Correction and Notice

On May 10, 2006, MIC requested Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS) to take necessary measures for warning on a TV broadcast program aired on May 6, 2006, that introduced a diet method using white kidney beans. In consideration of the fact that many complaints and enquiries were sent by viewers who have actually implemented said diet method, MIC requested TBS to i1) specify the reason why said method caused health hazard and ii2) warn viewers on the health hazard.

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The TV program was "P-can Body!" (aired during 19:00 through 19:56, May 6, 2006).
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