Ohmigod, such a thing is unknown. The FDA is such a pure and pristine agency, dedicated to the health and well being of the poor ignorant consumer, and it is an agency free from any political or commercial bias. And their track record over the past several decades proves it.

Uh, that is the FDA of mythology. The real one smells worse than a dead fish that’s been marinating for 10 years in an open sewer.

So once again, another tale of woe. This time it concerns former commissioner Lester Crawford, who rather abruptly left his position without an explanation.

From the Seattle Times:

Former FDA Commissioner Lester Crawford pleaded guilty Tuesday to conflict of interest and false reporting of information about stocks he owned in food, beverage and medical-device companies he was in charge of regulating.

Crawford admitted to falsely reporting that he had sold or did not own stock when he continued holding shares in the firms governed by rules of the Food and Drug Administration. Beginning in 2002, Crawford filed seven incorrect financial reports with a government ethics office and Congress, leading to the charges.

Poor Les. The article says that he was all choked up when he spoke with the press. And now off he goes to the private sector. The ever revolving door between the FDA and the industry they are supposed to be regulating.