Who is this twit? This is news to me! http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/stories/20020929/localnews/182192.ht ml >>"There is evidence, however, that hot spicy food can predispose to cancer of the esophagus. In countries where >>lots of hot sauce is consumed, rates of esophageal cancer are measurably higher." Oh, here it is, at the bottom of the story.. >>If you have a question for Dr. Beaman to answer in this column, write to Family Care Clinic, Box 1650, >>Richton, MS, 39476. Questions cannot be answered personally. Mmm.. Right in the southern pepper-beltway, no less. Regards, Daniel H. Turkette President & Executive Chef The Great American Spice Company 260-420-8118 www.americanspice.com