Thanks for listening.  In this episode we talk about critical thinking and why we need leaders who will listen to professionals to make decisions without being influenced by cultural icons or those who aren't educated in the subject.  And yes, this discussion is based off the current administrations lack of listening to professionals and the effect it will have on local business and the care for your animals.  And also, perhaps it may show you how well you listen to professionals because I know in my business I'm constantly trying to convince people I have the knowledge, skills, and experience to guide them professionally.  

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From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. 
From a food science perspective, ultra-processed foods are foods altered from their original form through processing, lacking a “legal” definition. Ultra-processed foods often include additives considered less healthy such as sugar, salt, colorings, flavorings, and less healthy fats; linked to chronic health conditions and obesity. 
Additives in ultra-processed food and their relationship to food safety and health are legitimate concerns. However, it’s important to note that many additives in processed food come from the Food and Drug Administration’s Generally Recognized as Safe or GRAS list. The usage of additives on this list is based on science and a long history of safe use. We’ll talk about the GRAS list in an upcoming podcast.
I’m Susie Craig. Thanks for listening.

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Resources:

Carlos Augusto Monteiro, Cannon, G., Lawrence, M., Costa Louzada, M.L., and Pereira Machado, P.   Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Ultra-processed foods, diet quality, and health using the NOVA classification system. Rome, 2019. Accessed online 1/15/25. https://openknowledge.fao.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/5277b379-0acb-4d97-a6a3-602774104629/content. 

US Food and Drug Administration. Code of Federal Regulations. Part 170 – Food Additives. Accessed online 2/5/25. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-170.

FSM 329: Ultra-processed Foods and Food Additives

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about plastic in fertilizer ending up in our food supply, how the FDA allows 950 food additives that are prohibited in Europe, and how firefighters face a higher risk of brain cancer because of certain chemicals they are exposed to on the job. Then nationally-recognized hazmat expert and firefighter Silverio Caggiano talks about the new challenges facing firefighters today and his experience with the East Palestine rail disaster. More information and links can be found on our show website, GreenStreetNews.org. 

Fighting Fire in a Toxic World

Pink Sheet Executive Editor Derrick Gingery, Senior Writer Sarah Karlin-Smith and Editor-in-Chief Nielsen Hobbs discuss industry stakeholders’ complaints about US Food and Drug Administration productivity declines in the weeks since President Trump took office and began making changes and the potential recourse for industry (:24). They also review the expected and emerging problems with the agency requiring nearly all of its Washington, D.C.-area staff to return to in-office work at its White Oak headquarters and consider its impact on workflow going forward (15:35).

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US FDA Survives First Day Of Return To In-Office Work, But True Test Upcoming: https://insights.citeline.com/pink-sheet/agency-leadership/us-fda/us-fda-survives-first-day-of-return-to-in-office-work-but-true-test-upcoming-AZOWC5ITNNGGVG3TIGGWR5VMBA/ 

Cramped Quarters, Limited Parking And Water Concerns Await US FDA’s Return To Office: https://insights.citeline.com/pink-sheet/agency-leadership/us-fda/cramped-quarters-limited-parking-and-water-concerns-await-us-fdas-return-to-office-YWHJRM6RTZF4NJP2MZX4Y6LLQA/ 

Drug Fix: US FDA Productivity Complaints Emerge, Internal Return To Office Headaches

Introduction: Pink Sheet Executive Editor Derrick Gingery, Senior Writer Sarah Karlin-Smith, and Senior Editor Sue Sutter discuss the impact of the 3,500 layoffs on the US Food and Drug Administration, including the areas where the agency could lose some autonomy (:28). They also consider worries that the agency’s preparations for user fee reauthorization negotiations may be slowing because of the upcoming staffing cuts (24:09).

More On These Topics From The Pink Sheet

Power Play: US FDA Likely Losing More Than Just Staff With Restructured Health Department: https://insights.citeline.com/pink-sheet/agency-leadership/us-fda/power-play-us-fda-likely-losing-more-than-just-staff-with-restructured-health-department-BT5YZ4U7WNANBEZN7OBF42LCEE/ 

US FDA Staffing Uncertainty Could Impact Upcoming User Fee Negotiations: https://insights.citeline.com/pink-sheet/pathways-and-standards/user-fees/us-fda-staffing-uncertainty-could-impact-upcoming-user-fee-negotiations-EAUTZOANHVB3PK6NKCLJCYTOLA/ 

Can New US FDA Commissioner Makary Calm Agency During Turbulent Times?: https://insights.citeline.com/pink-sheet/agency-leadership/us-fda/can-new-us-fda-commissioner-makary-calm-agency-during-turbulent-times-STBAXTWCIFEGJPDYZ6LZKMRPE4/ 

Drug Fix: Understanding The Impact Of The Latest HHS Layoffs On The US FDA

WBAL's Robert Lang talks to ABC News correspondent Anne Flaherty as Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine official who played a crucial role in the development of COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic, resigned.  Marks was pushed out by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to one source, and given the choice by a department official to either resign or be fired.  

WBAL News Now ABC's Anne Flaherty on Resignation of top FDA Official

Pink Sheet Executive Editor Derrick Gingery, Senior Writer Sarah Karlin-Smith, Senior Editor Sue Sutter, and Editor-in-Chief Nielsen Hobbs discuss the impact of the 1 April reduction-in-force on the US Food and Drug Administration, which targeted about 3,500 employees (:30). They also consider how and whether service levels will change (13:28), and new Commissioner Martin Makary’s first address to the drastically smaller staff the day after the RIF was announced (29:22).

More On These Topics From The Pink Sheet

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Are Bigger Ad Policy Changes Coming After US FDA’s Drug Promotion Office Hit Hard By Layoffs?: https://insights.citeline.com/pink-sheet/compliance/marketing-and-advertising/are-bigger-ad-policy-changes-coming-after-us-fdas-drug-promotion-office-hit-hard-by-layoffs-FQLHKJ4GWRCXLEIZCEMX37SUYU/ 

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Drug Fix: Understanding The US FDA Reduction-In-Force And Its Long-Term Impact

In this episode of Holland & Knight's "The Eyes on Washington" podcast series, attorneys Rachel Gartner, Sara Klock, John Vaughan and Michael Werner discuss the evolving landscape of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation throughout the early months of the Trump Administration. Key topics include the significant organizational changes at the FDA, ongoing legal battles over compounded GLP-1 drugs and their market access, regulatory uncertainties surrounding laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) and anticipated reforms in food ingredient safety and cosmetic product oversight. The conversation also explores the administration's shifting approach to the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, predicting a lighter federal touch with increased state-level involvement and industry self-regulation. Additionally, the episode touches on the status of cannabis regulation and the fluid nature of enforcement and policy amid changes in the federal government, offering listeners valuable insights into navigating the current FDA regulatory environment.

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Dr. Jonathan Howard returns to the podcast to discuss the collapse of public health in the United States. After coming on the podcast in 2023 to discuss his book, We Want Them Infected, Dr. Howard provides an update on some of the contrarian doctors and anti-vaccine influencers he has been following before and since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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383 / The Collapse Of Public Health / Jonathan Howard

Jeffrey Singer, a Cato Institute fellow and longtime surgeon, argues that government overreach in health care undermines patient autonomy, which should be the guiding principle in medical decision making. Drawing from historical examples and personal experience, he critiques licensing laws, the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) drug approval monopoly, and Certificate of Need (CON) regulations as protectionist measures that limit competition and innovation. Singer contends that private institutions—like insurers, hospitals, and certification boards—already create strong incentives for safety and quality, making many government controls unnecessary.

Reason's Nick Gillespie and Singer also explore complex topics like end-of-life choice, trans youth health care, and antibiotic regulation, emphasizing the balance between personal freedom and legitimate public health concerns.

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0:00 — Introduction
0:50 — Singer's medical career
3:55 — Your Body, Your Health Care
8:40 — Government interference in your health care
14:23 — CON laws
20:00 — Licensing and credentialing rackets
29:48 — The FDA's drug approval monopoly
31:30 — The thalidomide scandal
34:11 — Off-label drug prescriptions
37:00 — FDA approval for naloxone and Plan B
40:20 — The American Medical Association's push for licensing
43:00 — RFK Jr.: reformer or madman?
45:05 — The food pyramid and other government follies
45:57 — Intersex infants and trans health care
50:09 — Right to die and patient autonomy

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