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CD305: Freaky Food

Congressional Dish

CHAPTER

Toxic Ingredients and Food Safety

This chapter explores the alarming disparities in food ingredient regulations between the United States and other countries, highlighting the presence of harmful substances in American processed foods. Featuring testimonials from a food activist, it reveals how major brands provide safer alternatives abroad while compromising consumer safety domestically. The chapter critiques the FDA's reliance on industry data and examines the implications of glyphosate's widespread use in American agriculture, emphasizing both health risks and corporate interests.

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