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FDA to Review GRAS Status of Processed Carbohydrates

2/16/2026

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The FDA will review a petition to revoke the GRAS status of certain processed carbohydrates, including corn syrup, unless safety is proven.
Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler initiated the petition to shift public views on ultraprocessed foods.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, announced the review on CBS and said GRAS oversight is needed; he did not pledge new regulations.

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The FDA will review a petition to revoke the GRAS status of certain processed carbohydrates, including corn syrup, unless safety is proven.
Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler initiated the petition to shift public views on ultraprocessed foods.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, announced the review on CBS and said GRAS oversight is needed; he did not pledge new regulations.