 The misconceptions about MSG is tied to racial stereotypes about East Asians, with people specifically targeting East Asian cuisine, whereas the widespread usage of MSG in western consumer goods (e.g., in processed food) doesn't generate the same stigma.For instance, the perpetuation of the negative image of MSG through the so-called Chinese restaurant syndrome has been attributed to xenophobic or racist biases.In 2020, Ajinomoto along with other activists launched the #RedefineCRS campaign to combat the myth that MSG is harmful to people's health, which highlights both the underlying xenophobic biases against East Asian cuisine and the scientific evidence that the myth is false.