WASHINGTON — Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made it clear in his first US Senate confirmation hearing that his quest to reduce chronic disease would entail a closer look at the food industry, namely manufacturers of packaged foods.

"Walking back REMS has significantly increased safety risks for women. And so from our perspective, as directed by the administration, we do believe that an RFK HHS has the ability to direct the FDA to review safety," said John Mize, CEO of Americans United for Life.