Is our food making us sick?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 13, 2026 at 08:30 PM

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A news segment published on February 13, 2026, explores the potential health impacts of modern food production. Hosted by Stefanie Dekker, featuring guests James Brash and Rachel Parent, the segment examines ultra-processed foods and hidden chemicals in everyday supermarket products. It investigates how mass production and convenience culture have reshaped diets and questions the varying regulations of food ingredients globally. The segment also aims to differentiate between legitimate health concerns and misinformation circulating on social media regarding food safety. The discussion seeks to clarify the meaning of "FDA-approved" in the context of food regulation and public health.

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Food and Drug Administration 60% James Brash 70% Rachel Parent 70% Stefanie Dekker 80%

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ultra-processed foods 90% food 80% health 70% chemicals 70% chronic disease 60% supermarket products 60% fda-approved 50% misinformation 50% mass production 50% diet 40%

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Negative

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Al Jazeera

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85%

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