Exposed: Big Food's Scheme Against State Safety Laws
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**Big Food's Dark Money Plot to Undermine State Food Safety Laws Exposed**
In a disturbing twist indicative of big corporations employing questionable tactics, a new organization named Americans for Ingredient Transparency (AFIT) has surfaced, raising serious questions about its true intentions.
Funded by the biggest names in the food industry—including Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and General Mills—AFIT appears to be working behind the scenes to protect the interests of ultra-processed food companies rather than genuinely advocating for transparency in food ingredients.
This coalition is reportedly strategizing to pre-empt robust state-level food safety laws that have begun to take shape across the country, seeking to enforce weaker federal standards instead. Such a move would effectively hand over control of food safety and labeling to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, an agency with a long history of cozy relations with the industries it is meant to regulate.
Far from promoting consumer interests, the real agenda seems to be shielding harmful practices associated with ultra-processed foods. Recent legislative successes in states like California and Texas aimed at improving food safety standards are at risk as AFIT strives to quash these initiatives.
The involvement of influential Republican figures—including those with ties to former President Donald Trump—raises eyebrows, as they lend their credibility to a campaign that critics argue undermines public health for corporate profits. Andy Koenig, a senior advisor to AFIT, has previously served in key positions within the Trump administration, suggesting a strategic alignment with conservative policies that prioritize deregulation and corporate favor.
While consumer advocates push for greater rights to know what’s in their food, AFIT’s operations reveal a concerning willingness to manipulate public perception through front groups and paid voices disguised as independent experts. High-profile advisors associated with AFIT have a history of defending hazardous substances, evident from the Independent Women’s Forum, which has been criticized for downplaying health risks related to pesticides and artificial ingredients.
As discussions surrounding food safety and public health continue to gain momentum, it is imperative that consumers remain vigilant against corporate efforts to dilute standards that protect their health. The push for a centralized, federal food safety mechanism under the guise of transparency should be viewed with skepticism, especially given the track record of the stakeholders involved.
In a political landscape where the integrity of our food supply comes into question, the public deserves a transparent dialogue—one free from the influence of deep-pocketed corporations bent on protecting their bottom line at the cost of consumer safety. It’s time for citizens and lawmakers alike to prioritize health over profit and ensure that food safety regulations safeguard the interests of Americans, not the interests of big businesses.
Sources:
usrtk.org
cowboystatedaily.com
pjmedia.com
In a disturbing twist indicative of big corporations employing questionable tactics, a new organization named Americans for Ingredient Transparency (AFIT) has surfaced, raising serious questions about its true intentions.
Funded by the biggest names in the food industry—including Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and General Mills—AFIT appears to be working behind the scenes to protect the interests of ultra-processed food companies rather than genuinely advocating for transparency in food ingredients.
This coalition is reportedly strategizing to pre-empt robust state-level food safety laws that have begun to take shape across the country, seeking to enforce weaker federal standards instead. Such a move would effectively hand over control of food safety and labeling to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, an agency with a long history of cozy relations with the industries it is meant to regulate.
Far from promoting consumer interests, the real agenda seems to be shielding harmful practices associated with ultra-processed foods. Recent legislative successes in states like California and Texas aimed at improving food safety standards are at risk as AFIT strives to quash these initiatives.
The involvement of influential Republican figures—including those with ties to former President Donald Trump—raises eyebrows, as they lend their credibility to a campaign that critics argue undermines public health for corporate profits. Andy Koenig, a senior advisor to AFIT, has previously served in key positions within the Trump administration, suggesting a strategic alignment with conservative policies that prioritize deregulation and corporate favor.
While consumer advocates push for greater rights to know what’s in their food, AFIT’s operations reveal a concerning willingness to manipulate public perception through front groups and paid voices disguised as independent experts. High-profile advisors associated with AFIT have a history of defending hazardous substances, evident from the Independent Women’s Forum, which has been criticized for downplaying health risks related to pesticides and artificial ingredients.
As discussions surrounding food safety and public health continue to gain momentum, it is imperative that consumers remain vigilant against corporate efforts to dilute standards that protect their health. The push for a centralized, federal food safety mechanism under the guise of transparency should be viewed with skepticism, especially given the track record of the stakeholders involved.
In a political landscape where the integrity of our food supply comes into question, the public deserves a transparent dialogue—one free from the influence of deep-pocketed corporations bent on protecting their bottom line at the cost of consumer safety. It’s time for citizens and lawmakers alike to prioritize health over profit and ensure that food safety regulations safeguard the interests of Americans, not the interests of big businesses.
Sources:
usrtk.org
cowboystatedaily.com
pjmedia.com
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