Every Man's Poison

March, 1977

Since the entire system of nationally advertised and distributed processed foods depends on chemical additives, the trick is to convince the public these substances are safe. The easiest way to do that is to get the Government to certify them, which is why the industry needs the Food and Drug Administration. Eat your cancer flakes, Johnnie, the Government says they're OK.All that was needed was to turn the FDA into an industry front, so that the prestige of the American eagle could be used as a...