RFK Jr. regulators to weigh processed ingredients’ safety

The Hill
by Joseph Choi
February 16, 2026
RFK Jr. regulators to weigh processed ingredients’ safety
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in an interview aired Sunday that he will be looking into the safety of ultra-processed foods, claiming the current industry-led standards are not enough. Appearing on CBS News’s “60 Minutes,” Kennedy told correspondent Bill Whitaker, “There is no way for any American to know if…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/16/2026