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The sneaky way companies get new chemicals into our food

May 29, 2026 · 35m
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  • 99% of food chemicals added without FDA approval via a 1958 loophole.
  • Companies and chemical makers exploited a workaround, later approved by the FDA.
  • The FDA admits it lacks capacity to verify safety of new food additives.

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