Consumers Prioritize Cleaner Eating.

US Government Vows to Begin Eradicating Toxins in Food and Environment, and Daily Detox Is Key to Health & Longevity

Public Awareness and Policy Action

A 2025 survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found that 58% of US respondents believe stricter limits on chemicals in the food supply should be a “top priority.” (1)

More than ever, American consumers are increasingly aware of the significant presence of toxins in the US food supply including pesticides, processing chemicals, dyes, additives, and other artificial and industrial substances.

Toxins are also present in drinking water, cosmetics, personal care products, cleaning products, plastics, packaging, and throughout the environment. (2,3,4,5,6)

The harmful effects of these toxins are becoming well documented, (7) and many toxins have been banned in other countries for years, yet they are still allowed in the USA. (8,9)

Most alarming is a group of toxins known as “PFAS” or “forever chemicals,” which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns, “Exposure to PFAS has been linked to deadly cancers, impacts to the liver and heart, and immune and developmental damage to infants and children.”

The EPA further emphasizes, “For decades, the American people have been exposed to the family of incredibly toxic ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS with no protection from their government. Those chemicals now contaminate virtually all Americans from birth.” (10)

State and Federal Efforts to Ban Toxins

In October 2023, California became the first state to ban four food toxins: brominated vegetable oil (BVO), potassium bromates, propylparaben, and Red Dye No. 3, taking effect in January 2027.

Since then, 58 state bills have been introduced with various bans and effective dates, and several have passed. (7)

These groundbreaking initiatives at the state level are significant – and as well, it’s crucial that a comprehensive national effort with sweeping emphasis on removing harmful toxins be implemented with urgency to best protect the health of Americans.

In 2025, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. pledged to prioritize:

“advancing food safety and radical transparency to protect the health of all Americans, especially our children. We will strengthen consumer trust by removing toxins from our food.” (11)

Secretary Kennedy has initiated the first phase of this massive effort by meeting with CEOs of the largest food companies, urging proactive efforts in eliminating artificial dyes and “getting the worst ingredients out of food.” (12)

The GRAS Loophole and Government Reform

The HHS is collaborating with the FDA to eliminate the current USA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) rule.

The GRAS rule allows food companies a self-affirmation process, creating a

“loophole that has allowed new ingredients and chemicals, often with unknown safety data, to be introduced into the U.S. food supply without notification to the FDA or the public.”

Closing this loophole will give the FDA greater oversight of ingredient safety and enhance transparency for consumers.

Sara Brenner, MD, MPH, Acting FDA Commissioner, states the FDA will work together to “protect the health of consumers to ensure that food is a vehicle for wellness.” (12,13)

Additionally, the FDA and HHS launched a new transparency tool to enhance the understanding of chemical contaminants in food (14) thus, furthering the new and primary emphasis of HHS to end:

“America’s epidemic of chronic illness by focusing on safe, wholesome food, clean water, and the elimination of environmental toxins.” (15)

Daily Detox: What You Can Do Today

The removal of toxic ingredients from our food supply and the environment will lead to a significant victory for public health, but it will take time.

So, what can we do today?

Think ‘Daily Detox.’

The body has its own highly effective detoxification systems, primarily the liver, kidneys, lungs, digestive system, and skin.

However, the typical American diet is often lacking in the micronutrients and functional food components that keep these organs functioning optimally for daily detoxification.

Thus, it’s important to prioritize health habits each day. (16)

As an example, Jason Karp, exemplifies the power of clean, toxin-free food on health and disease.

In his twenties, he was diagnosed with several autoimmune diseases and an incurable degenerative eye disease that would eventually leave him blind. Refusing to give up, Jason dramatically improved his nutrition and lifestyle by focusing on

“whole, unprocessed foods and eliminating chemical additives found in most consumer products.”

As a result, Jason healed his ailments and restored his eyesight. He then left his successful finance career to devote his efforts to promoting health and wellness as the CEO and founder of HumanCo, while actively advocating against food toxins. (17)

Seven strategies to empower you to reduce toxins in your diet and boost toxin-fighting nutrients for optimal daily detox:

avoid ‘ultra-processed foods’ (UPF) – the UPF term implies that the food product is filled with toxins (18)
buy ‘Certified Organic’ produce and products as much as possible (19)
maintain optimal hydration and electrolyte balance to support kidney function and toxin elimination; limit or avoid alcohol
eat a wide variety of high-fiber and antioxidant-rich foods, including beans, legumes, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, green tea, dark chocolate, herbs & spices (make sure to choose organic). These foods aid digestion, boost gut health, promote toxin elimination, strengthen the immune system, and reduce inflammation and oxidative stress from toxins
sweat with exercise and sauna for daily elimination of toxins
sleep well to support the glymphatic system which clears toxins
consult a functional medicine physician or dietitian if you have symptoms or health issues that need additional care