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Qualifications for the US Surgeon General are outlined in the US Code  (TITLE 42 / CHAPTER 6A / SUBCHAPTER I / Part A / Section 205). Casey Means, current nominee for US Surgeon General (as of March 2026), does not meet these qualifications. In this episode, Mattie leads us through the history of the US Surgeon General, the importance of this position, the necessary credentials to hold this position, and why Casey Means is not qualified for this role. Plus, listen to Casey Means as she tries to defend herself against Senate questioning...it went as well as you can assume.

Recalls (see FDA.gov for more details):

• 02/27/2026 - Savannah Bee Company, BBQ Sauce. Undeclared allergens, including wheat & soy. 
• 02/27/2026 - RHINO CHOCO VIP 10x, Chocolate. Undeclared Tadalafil
• 02/26/2026 - Quest, Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen. May contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1)
• 02/25/2026 - Boner Bears, Chocolate Syrup. Undeclared Sildenafil
• 02/25/2026 - Great Value, Cottage Cheese. Not fully pasteurized
• 02/24/2026 - Elite Treats, Chicken Dog Treats. Salmonella
• 02/20/2026 - Made Fresh Salad, Various Cream Cheeses & Tofu Spreads. Listeria

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