• P00ptart@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    “Yeah, we know this chemical causes hypercancer but if we can put it in our food, it’ll save 13¢/ton. Can ya give me a quick ol authorization there, guy?”

    • GoodLuckToFriends@lemmy.today
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      21 hours ago

      It’s not always about the cost saving. Sometimes it’s just because it gets more customers! Brominated flour, as an example.