The Megyn Kelly Show
Deep Dive: How Big Food Companies Target Americans and Young People with Unhealthy Products, with Vani Hari and Grace Price | Ep. 908
Oct 6, 2024
Vani Hari, founder of Food Babe, and Grace Price, creator of the documentary 'Cancer: A Food-Borne Illness,' discuss the unsettling difference in food safety regulations between the U.S. and Europe. They expose how big food companies use harmful additives, particularly targeting children. The duo emphasizes the need for accountability and parallels the food industry's tactics to those of past tobacco companies. They provide strategies for healthier eating, especially during holidays, and advocate for community action towards better food choices.
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- Big food corporations in America utilize toxic ingredients banned elsewhere, raising ethical concerns about consumer safety and corporate accountability.
- Ultra-processed foods heavily marketed to children contribute to rising obesity rates, necessitating urgent reforms and consumer awareness regarding food safety.
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Toxic Ingredients in American Food
American food companies often use toxic ingredients in products that are banned or regulated in other countries. For instance, McDonald's French fries contain eleven ingredients in the U.S., compared to just three in other countries, showcasing a significant discrepancy in food safety standards. Furthermore, products like Skittles and M&M's incorporate harmful artificial dyes that are linked to health issues, mirroring a broader trend across the food industry where safety regulations are insufficient. This disparity raises ethical concerns about the treatment of American consumers and calls for accountability to ensure safer food options.
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