Citizen Petition from David A. Kessler

David A. Kessler argues that the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) designation allows for the inclusion of harmful chemicals in the majority of grocery store products. He advocates for the elimination of the GRAS status in favor of cleaner food and clearer labeling to protect public health.

David A. Kessler is a private citizen who argues that highly processed foods and ingredients like high fructose corn syrup cause health issues such as migraines and indigestion. He requests that the government address the effects of excessive food processing and improve the readability of food labels.

David A. Kessler is a private citizen who supports the proposal based on personal health experiences with processed foods. He argues that the public should be better informed about food additives and that whole foods should be made more accessible and affordable.

The commenter, a private individual, expresses personal struggles with weight loss due to addictive, processed foods. She supports the proposed action by calling for greater honesty in food labeling and stricter scrutiny of food ingredients.

David A. Kessler expresses frustration with the prevalence of processed ingredients in the food industry, which makes it difficult to select healthy options. He supports the action by advocating for the removal of processed carbs from food products.

David A. Kessler shares a personal success story regarding his health improvements after eliminating processed foods. He argues that the government should take action to make food healthier and address what he describes as a health crisis.