"Why the FDA Doesn't Really Know What's in Your Food"

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"Why the FDA Doesn't Really Know What's in Your Food"

"Massive legal loophole means companies can add new ingredients to foods with no government safety review"

"Why doesn't the government know what's in your food? Because industry can declare on their own that added ingredients are safe. It's all thanks to a loophole in a 57-year-old law that allows food manufacturers to circumvent the approval process by regulators. This means companies can add substances to their food without ever consulting the Food and Drug Administration about potential health risks."

Erin Quinn and Chris Young report for the Center for Public Integrity April 14, 2015.

Source: Center for Public Integrity, 04/15/2015

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"Why the FDA Doesn't Really Know What's in Your Food"

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