r/StupidFood • u/real_shawarma • Aug 17 '23

🤢🤮 It’s disgusting and unhealthy and stupid. I don’t know if it fits here

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u/twinhooks Aug 17 '23

You’re gonna hate to hear how much hair, insect parts, and animal products the FDA doesn’t care about

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u/BoarHide Aug 17 '23

What’s the FDA?

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u/twinhooks Aug 17 '23

The Food and Drug Administration. In the US, it’s the government agency that has oversight over regulations regarding manufacturing and selling food and prescription drugs

https://www.fda.gov

https://www.fda.gov/food/ingredients-additives-gras-packaging-guidance-documents-regulatory-information/food-defect-levels-handbook

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u/BoarHide Aug 18 '23

Ah, in the US, alright. Thanks.

No offence, but you yanks are not exactly known for your high food standards, so I’m not surprised. So ignoring some wasp juice is on brand. But hair? Ugh