FDA's Kyle Diamantis on MAHA, Additives & Fixing America's Food Supply | 13th and Park

Send us Fan MailKyle Diamantis, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food, joins Adam Goodman and Allison Amway on 13th and Park for a wide-ranging conversation on what it means to oversee roughly 80% of the American food supply. Diamantis explains how the administration is working to put food policy at the center of the national health conversation, describing a fundamental shift in FDA's mission from reactive outbreak response to proactive, long-term chronic disease prevention.The conversation digs into the FDA's new post-market review framework for chemical additives, a system designed to systematically reassess ingredients that have been in the food supply since the 1950s, '60s, and '70s without any safety review since their introduction. Diamantis also details the results of the largest infant formula contamination testing effort in U.S. history, covering more than 300 products and 120,000 data points, and outlines the agency's ongoing nutrient review to help companies better align formula with the composition of breast milk.From petroleum-based food dyes to imported seafood safety and the role of artificial intelligence in accelerating FDA inspections and rulemaking, Diamantis walks through the tools, priorities, and cultural shifts underway at the agency. He also addresses the growing consumer-driven movement toward cleaner ingredients, pointing to major retailers like Aldi and Walmart removing dozens of additives from their private label brands as evidence that healthy and affordable food are not mutually exclusive.Throughout the episode, Diamantis reflects on what drives him: watching real-world changes, from protein-forward product labels to kids reading the backs of sports drink bottles, play out in supermarkets across the country. He argues this moment represents the first time in modern American history that the White House has placed genuine, sustained emphasis on food and nutrition from the top down.Follow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13thandparkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@13th_and_park#fdafood #foodpolicy #mahamovement #foodsafety #chronicdisease #infantformula #foodadditives #nutritionpolicy #publichealth #foodreform #americanhealth #rfkjr #cleanfood #13thandpark #politicalpodcast #washingtondc #healthpolicy #foodindustryAbout 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.