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Modern Wisdom
#867 - Vani Hari - Exposing The Food Industry’s Dangerous Lies
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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- Vani Hari's activism highlights the alarming prevalence of harmful ingredients in American food products that are banned elsewhere, emphasizing corporate negligence toward consumer health.
- The FDA's inadequate regulatory oversight allows food companies to use questionable safety studies, often resulting in the approval of harmful additives for public consumption.
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Corruption in the Food Industry
Many issues plague America's food industry, including deep-seated corruption and the approval of harmful ingredients. While the U.S. regulatory bodies are supposed to protect consumers, they often allow food companies to use potentially dangerous substances without adequate oversight. For example, artificial food dyes and additives like BHT are permitted in U.S. cereals but banned in many other countries due to their harmful effects. This disparity raises significant ethical questions about the obligations of American food companies to provide safer products for their citizens.
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