Cancer chemicals to be reduced in chips, fries

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4 food firms agree to lower levels of substance and pay $3 million in fines
 

updated 5:26 a.m. MT, Sat., Aug. 2, 2008

LOS ANGELES - Snack lovers, rejoice: Munching on potato chips just got a little healthier.

Four food manufacturers agreed to reduce levels of a cancer-causing chemical in their potato chips and french fries under a settlement announced Friday by the state attorney general's office.

California sued H.J. Heinz Co., Frito-Lay, Kettle Foods Inc., and Lance Inc. in 2005, alleging they violated a state requirement that companies post warning labels on products with carcinogens.

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