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White House has not acted on RFK Jr.’s push for proof ultra-processed foods are safe

Washington Post Politics Friday 25 September 2026, 22:53 UTC By Rachel Roubein 1 min read
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Earlier this year, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seemed poised to challenge the powerful food industry. Democracy Dies in Darkness Exclusive White House has not acted on RFK Jr.’s push for proof ultra-processed foods are safe A draft letter obtained by The Post shows Kennedy’s favorable response to a petition that food experts said could lead to significant changes for the industry.

Earlier this year, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seemed poised to challenge the powerful food industry. Democracy Dies in Darkness Exclusive White House has not acted on RFK Jr.’s push for proof ultra-processed foods are safe A draft letter obtained by The Post shows Kennedy’s favorable response to a petition that food experts said could lead to significant changes for the industry.
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