Food and drink

RFK Jr. pressures PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services testifies during his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on January 29, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Win Mcnamee | Getty Images News | Getty Images Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. … Read more

Why FDA allows so many chemicals in America’s food supply

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates food and health-related products to ensure they’re safe for public health. Today, it’s estimated to oversee 80% of the U.S. food supply. This also places ingredient safety regulations under the FDA’s authority. According to a 1958 law, companies looking to introduce a new food additive into the food … Read more