22 of 52 top (FDA) officials have worked for regulated industries, or organizations that cater to those industries...During a hearing held in 1969 by…

- Michael F. Jacobson

The naturally colored products aren't as bright as the synthetically colored products, they're not as attractive to consumers. But, you know, it's th…

- Michael F. Jacobson

Fat slips through the intestinal wall and into the bloodstream where it distributes the nutrients throughout the body. Olestra can't get through the …

- Michael F. Jacobson

...The ACS raised over $180 million last year through its network of 58 Divisions and 3,000 local Chapters. The Society's major public campaign is ai…

- Michael F. Jacobson

I think, in terms of the media, journalists need to do a much better job of asking people they interview about conflicts of interest and then reporti…

- Michael F. Jacobson

Scientists should be doing a better job of guarding their own reputations and of the general scientific community.

- Michael F. Jacobson

Industries do everything they can to enhance the reputations of the industry and their products.

- Michael F. Jacobson

Coke and Pepsi, with the acquiescence of the FDA, are needlessly exposing millions of Americans to a chemical that causes cancer.

- Michael F. Jacobson