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A Legal Loophole Is Allowing Companies To Include Unsafe Ingredients in US Foods


The food industry can decide which substances are considered "generally recognized as safe" due to gaps in FDA oversight. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of the U.S. food supply, including setting nutrition labeling standards, collaborating with compani

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