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Dr. Kessler Challenges FDA on Controversial Food Additives

8/10/2025

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Dr. David Kessler, the former FDA commissioner, is shaking up the food industry with a bold petition. He argues that the FDA should reevaluate certain sweeteners and additives, potentially stripping them of their "generally recognized as safe" status. This move could force ultraprocessed food makers to either eliminate these controversial ingredients or provide solid proof of their safety to remain on store shelves.

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Dr. David Kessler, the former FDA commissioner, is shaking up the food industry with a bold petition. He argues that the FDA should reevaluate certain sweeteners and additives, potentially stripping them of their "generally recognized as safe" status. This move could force ultraprocessed food makers to either eliminate these controversial ingredients or provide solid proof of their safety to remain on store shelves.