I helped solve the hand sanitizer shortage. Under Xavier Becerra, the FDA came after me.

Jun 1, 2026 - 11:01
I helped solve the hand sanitizer shortage. Under Xavier Becerra, the FDA came after me.
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.