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Are Rodent Hairs Allowed in Food? Understanding FDA Defect Levels

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The average person unknowingly consumes approximately two pounds of insects and other "unavoidable defects" through processed foods each year. This surprising reality raises significant questions about what exactly is permissible in our food supply and if rodent hairs are allowed in food by regulatory bodies like the FDA.