#867 - Vani Hari - Exposing The Food Industry’s Dangerous Lies

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Nov 21, 2024

Vani Hari, author and activist behind Food Babe, uncovers alarming truths about the U.S. food industry. She reveals the shocking contrast between ingredients allowed in American foods versus those banned in Europe. Hari shares her activism journey, including a powerful protest at Kellogg's headquarters against harmful cereal ingredients. The conversation dives into the disturbing practices of food manufacturers and the conflicts of interest in food science, advocating for greater transparency and accountability to ensure consumer safety.

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ANECDOTE

Kellogg's Controversy

Vani Hari delivered 400,000 signatures to Kellogg's, demanding safer cereals.
Kellogg's had promised to remove artificial dyes and BHT in 2015, but reneged.

INSIGHT

Profit Over Health

US food companies prioritize profit, using cheaper, longer-lasting petroleum-based dyes over natural colorings.
The FDA's review process is lax, relying on companies' self-reported safety data.

INSIGHT

Double Standard in Food Safety

American food companies produce safer products for other countries, demonstrating awareness of potential harm.
Vani Hari highlights this as a moral and ethical failure, advocating for equal safety standards.

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