"FDA cannot ensure the safety of our food supply if it does not know what is in our food," said Thomas Galligan, principal scientist for food additives and supplements at the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
"When the agency does learn about a new compound, it evaluates the company's safety report to see whether it agrees. If FDA scientists see problems, the company doesn't have to provide additional information."
"Consumer advocates claim the system has allowed companies to add harmful chemicals, including suspected carcinogens, to such products as cereals, baked goods, ice cream, potato chips and chewing gum."
"Under the law, it is entirely optional for companies to share their assessments with FDA reviewers. That means the FDA and American consumers are in the dark about hundreds of compounds in processed foods."
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