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I helped solve the hand sanitizer shortage. Then Xavier Becerra's FDA came after me.

The Hill · Jun 1, 2026, 3:00 PM

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Distillers who made emergency hand sanitizer during the pandemic were unfairly penalized by the FDA, leading to public outcry and a reversal of the fee, but the FDA under HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra later reopened the issue, leading to further public pressure and a dropped investigation.

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