Monosodium glutamate or MSG has lon

Monosodium glutamate or MSG has long been in the news along with other additives containing excitotoxins. Voraciously studied, reports on MSG vary regarding the degree of health dangers it poses. According to "Food Ingredients and Colors" by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), MSG is "generally recognized as a safe" ingredient.