Cindy Crawford Calls Out Kellogg's: Says Food Companies "Are Knowingly Harming Our Kids" With Banned Ingredients

In a recent Instagram post, Crawford boldly called out Kellogg's, a household name in breakfast cereals, for knowingly selling products in the U.S. containing harmful chemicals and artificial dyes that are banned or strictly regulated in other countries like Canada, the U.K., Europe, and Australia.

In her post, Crawford shared a powerful message.

"We want what’s best for our kids. And sadly, in America, companies like @kelloggsus are knowingly harming our kids by adding chemicals and dyes to foods." She points out that in other parts of the world, Kellogg's has made the conscious choice to omit these dangerous ingredients, such as BHT and artificial food dyes while continuing to include them in U.S. products.

"They already make a safer version of these foods *without* artificial food dyes and BHT in Canada, Europe, Australia and the U.K. (where these ingredients are either banned or require cigarette-like warning labels) — but that’s not what’s available - or marketed - here in the US," she went on. "We should be entitled to the same safe foods that other countries have access to. Thank you to @humankarp and @thefoodbabe for bringing this to light. We should all demand that food companies stop using these chemicals because of our loose FDA regulations."

As Crawford stated, these substances have been linked to a range of health issues, from hyperactivity in children to potential long-term risks, making their continued use in American food products deeply concerning.

The fact that a brand like Kellogg’s can produce safer, chemical-free products for international markets, yet continue to sell versions with known risks in the U.S., is a glaring example of corporate double standards. It’s a choice that seems driven more by cost-cutting and profit margins than by genuine concern for consumer well-being. And Crawford’s voice is a necessary reminder that parents shouldn’t have to navigate this toxic food landscape.

The Bigger Picture: Historic Senate Hearing on Health

But Crawford isn’t the only one speaking out about this issue. Celebrities like Eva Mendes and Kortney Kardashian have also voiced concerns about the practices of Big Food, adding their voices to the chorus demanding change.

What’s particularly exciting about Crawford’s post is how it echoes the voices of experts and food advocates like Vani Hari, a.k.a. The Food Babe, who has long been leading the charge against the loose regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). By amplifying their message, Crawford is helping bring mainstream attention to an issue that has too often been downplayed or ignored in the American food industry.

Earlier this year, a historic Senate hearing on public health brought together a diverse group of health advocates. The event, designed to promote honest discussions about food safety, medicine, and wellness, featured heated debates about the prevalence of toxic chemicals in everyday consumer products and their cumulative impact on public health.

Panelists at the caucus addressed how the federal government and large corporations have long colluded to undermine food quality, pointing to industry-sponsored studies and lobbying efforts that protect profits over health. 

Predictably, the food industry and its defenders are pushing back. Critics accuse Mendes and Hari of inciting unnecessary fear and argue that the chemicals used in foods are present in doses deemed safe by regulatory authorities. However, such rebuttals conveniently ignore the fact that other countries have banned or limited these same ingredients due to their potential health risks, raising questions about why Americans are expected to accept lower safety standards.

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