America’s food system is failing-and people are paying with their lives. In 2024, food recalls were more than just an inconvenience. Nearly 1,400 people fell ill, 487 were hospitalized, and 19 died, double the previous year’s count. While government agencies tout their oversight, the truth is clear: the food reaching our shelves is more contaminated than ever.
Some of the worst outbreaks came from big-name brands and everyday essentials. McDonald’s onions were laced with E. coli, Boar’s Head deli meats carried deadly Listeria, and Salmonella-ridden cucumbers sent hundreds to the hospital. Produce-because it’s eaten raw -was the worst offender, responsible for a third of all hospitalizations.
For decades, the FDA and USDA have failed to protect the public, tangled in bureaucracy and corporate influence. But that’s about to change. Under the leadership of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the FDA is poised for real reform. He’s tackling corporate corruption, weak regulations, and toxic chemicals in our food.
RFK Jr. isn’t just talking about fixing the system-he’s taking action. With his leadership, expect tighter safety standards, real accountability for food giants, and a return to a food system prioritizing health over profit. Until then, stay vigilant: wash your food, track recalls, and demand better.
