Kyle A. Diamantas, recently appointed as the head of the FDA's division regulating infant formula, previously worked as a corporate lawyer defending Abbott Laboratories. His role involved defending the company against lawsuits claiming its specialized formula for premature infants caused serious health issues. Abbott was ordered to pay $495 million in one case, which it is appealing. As FDA food division leader, Diamantas is set to address concerns about food safety and implement Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda of reducing food additives and restoring public trust in health agencies.
Kyle A. Diamantas, the new head of the FDA's food division, recently defended Abbott Laboratories in lawsuits alleging their formula harmed premature infants.
Mr. Diamantas’s appointment raises concerns due to his previous defense work for Abbott, which was ordered to pay $495 million for failing to warn parents.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to reduce food additives and restore public trust in agencies, guiding Mr. Diamantas's agenda at the FDA.
The FDA's food division oversees the safety of 80% of the U.S. food supply, highlighting the significance of Mr. Diamantas’s leadership.
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