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CHEMICAL FOOD SCRUTINY: FDA to actually start doing their job and remove chemicals that cause cancer and reproductive harm

By sdwells // 2025-05-19

• The FDA announced a stricter, more systematic review of food additives linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and developmental harm, targeting substances like BHA, BHT, phthalates, and titanium dioxide.
• For decades, companies exploited the "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) system to self-certify additives without FDA scrutiny, allowing harmful chemicals to remain in food despite health risks.
• RFK Jr. and HHS pledged decisive action to clean up the food supply, emphasizing transparency and post-market reviews, but advocates demand stronger measures, including closing the GRAS loophole.
• Studies link synthetic dyes to hyperactivity in children, ultraprocessed foods to diabetes and heart disease, and industrial chemicals to chronic illnesses like ADHD and autoimmune disorders.
• While advocates welcome the FDA’s shift, they criticize reliance on industry cooperation and urge outright bans on dangerous additives, stressing the need for preventive—not just reactive—oversight.

The FDA has been promoting cancer-causing foods since their inception, but now with Trump and RFK Jr. at the helm of our government, the Food and Drug Adulterators are now being forced to actually do their job and filter out chemicals from the U.S. food supply. What a revelation. From foaming agents in breads to preservatives that cause depopulation, the FDA is set to launch a  “stronger, more systematic review process for food chemicals,” meaning they are going to start doing their job now, instead of selling out Americans to Big Ag and Big Pharma lobbyists and shills who have heavily polluted the food and drug industry for over a century.

Decisive action and use of authority to clean up the food supply is what RFK Jr. is promising Americans

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Thursday a major overhaul of its chemical review process for food additives, targeting substances linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and developmental harm. The move comes amid growing public concern over the safety of preservatives, artificial colors, and other additives that have long been permitted in processed foods—often without rigorous FDA oversight. Under the new policy, the agency will implement a "stronger, more systematic review process" for chemicals like BHA, BHT, phthalates, and titanium dioxide, which studies have tied to serious health risks. The decision marks a shift toward greater transparency and accountability in food safety, though critics argue more aggressive action is needed to eliminate harmful additives entirely. For decades, food manufacturers have relied on the FDA’s "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) designation to self-certify additives without independent review. Many chemicals now under scrutiny—including BHA and BHT, approved in the late 1950s—were greenlit under this system despite emerging evidence of health hazards. “No parent should ever worry about what’s in their child’s food,” said U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a statement. “We’re taking decisive action and using every authority we have to clean up the food supply and protect American families.”

The FDA’s new framework includes:

• A modernized prioritization system for high-risk chemicals
• A structured post-market review process informed by scientific evidence
• Public updates on the status of chemical evaluations

Kendall Mackintosh, a nutrition specialist and advocate with the MAHA Moms movement, called the move “a long-overdue and necessary step in the right direction.” However, she emphasized that closing the GRAS loophole—which allows companies to bypass FDA scrutiny—is critical. The FDA’s decision aligns with broader efforts to address the chronic disease epidemic, including rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and cancer. A January study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that 350,000 industrial chemicals in global circulation contribute to these conditions, with few regulatory safeguards. “This broken system has fueled the chronic disease epidemic,” Mackintosh said. “We’ve seen skyrocketing rates of food allergies, ADHD, autoimmune conditions, and early puberty—all linked to chemical exposures in food.” Recent research underscores the dangers:

• A 2021 California study tied synthetic food dyes to hyperactivity in children.
• A 2024 Frontiers in Nutrition study found ultraprocessed foods reduce muscle mass in teens and increase diabetes risk.
• A 2019 BMJ study linked ultraprocessed foods to cardiovascular disease.

Industry Pushback and the Path Forward

While advocates applaud the FDA’s shift, some remain skeptical of industry cooperation. Jaydee Hanson of the Center for Food Safety noted that the plan relies on “vague promises” from manufacturers. “It’s a good step, but we need to see if they’ll actually revoke GRAS certifications,” he said. The FDA has taken recent steps to curb harmful additives, including phasing out petroleum-based dyes and approving natural alternatives. HHS also announced a partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study additives’ effects on children. Zen Honeycutt of Moms Across America welcomed the progress but urged faster action: “We need preventive oversight, not just reactive measures. Chemicals linked to cancer and hormone disruption should be banned outright.” The FDA’s new review process signals a turning point in food safety regulation—one that prioritizes science over industry convenience. Yet, as chronic diseases continue to rise, advocates argue that bolder reforms are needed to eliminate harmful additives entirely. “We’ll be watching how they implement these promises,” Hanson said. “If done right, this could finally address concerns we’ve raised for over a decade.” For now, consumers remain advised to scrutinize labels and minimize exposure to processed foods laden with questionable chemicals. Tune your food news frequency to FoodSupply.news and get updates on toxins still in our food supply that cause cancer, infertility and dementia. Sources for this article include: NaturalNews.com ChildrensHealthDefense.org

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