The Recalled-Food Show With RFK Jr.
This satirical piece from The Atlantic adopts the persona of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to mock his controversial views on public health and food safety. The author uses dark humor to critique the potential implications of his appointment as HHS secretary.
Why it matters
The article serves as political commentary on the appointment of a controversial figure to a high-level health position, highlighting public concern over his past statements.
If you share my attitude toward risk, you’ll love these recipes!
Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty. August 31, 2026, 10:43 AM ET Share Save Hi! I am your Senate-confirmed secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and don’t worry, the worm in my brain has been dead for a long time. Forget The Real Food Show , the cooking show that I really do host on HHS.gov. Welcome to The Recalled Food Show , the cooking show America deserves.
Summer is coming to an end! When I think of summer food, I think about having your falcon bring you a roadkill slider, but I’m told others think salad and blueberries.
So I thought I would share one of my favorite recipes from the new upside-down food pyramid. (The honored top, of course, is microbes .)
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