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Kennedy's Praise for Mom's Meals Sparks Processed Foods Debate

7/12/2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lauded Mom's Meals for offering affordable, healthier meal options for Medicaid and Medicare recipients. Yet, an Associated Press investigation exposed these meals as ultraprocessed, loaded with additives and excessive sodium. Critics are quick to point out the irony in Kennedy's endorsement, questioning his commitment to fighting processed foods.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lauded Mom's Meals for offering affordable, healthier meal options for Medicaid and Medicare recipients. Yet, an Associated Press investigation exposed these meals as ultraprocessed, loaded with additives and excessive sodium. Critics are quick to point out the irony in Kennedy's endorsement, questioning his commitment to fighting processed foods.