Salute- to greet or honor. Tim and Casey "greet" each other during out and backs.
Today we salute our first responders and honor the memory of the countless men, women, and kiddos who lost their lives or the lives of loved ones in the 9-11-01 disaster. Like with many things, we remember and honor, but move forward with purpose and resolve. We won't forget.
Who determines safety of new food ingredients?
Over the past 15 years, the vast majority of new ingredients added to U.S. food never received a safety determination from the government. And since 1958, at least 1,000 legally entered the food supply without the knowledge of government officials, according to the Pew Health Group.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration acknowledges that since 1997, it has largely transferred the responsibilities for pre-market safety determinations on ingredients — including flavorings, preservatives, texturizers and binders — from its own scientists to food manufacturers.
The agency characterizes the move as a "pragmatic means to protect health and avoid wasteful use of government and industry resources" at a time when government funding for FDA staffing in this sector is scarce.
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