A November 5, 2007 piece by John Johnston of Boca Raton News quoted ACSH's Jeff Stier on multiple chemical sensitivity:
And what do the scientists say?
"Those who claim they have multiple chemical sensitivity do indeed suffer greatly," according to Jeff Stier, associate director of the American Council on Science and Health (ACSH).
"Despite years of searching, though, there is still no scientific evidence to support this diagnosis," says Stier. "Those promoting the legitimacy of such a disease are mainly professed 'victims,' not medical professionals."
"As a matter of fact, no mainstream medical institutions recognize this diagnosis," Stier continues. "The strongest support for the theory that MCS exists will be found among the plaintiff's bar. A Google search for 'multiple chemical sensitivity' yields a paid advertisement in the upper right-hand corner for a law firm that may not rid you of your disease, but will at least try to make it financially rewarding for you (and them)," Stier says, concluding:
"To compensate for heightened MCS awareness in May, perhaps June should be junk science awareness month."
