Blog•Apr 2, 2026
On MAHA Action's Media Hub, Dr. Cate Shanahan Slams ‘Hateful Eight’ Seed Oils
On April 1, 2026 the MAHA Action Media Hub featured Dr. Cate Shanahan, who denounced eight common seed oils as the most harmful component of ultra‑processed foods. She labeled corn, canola, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, rice bran and grape seed oils the “Hateful Eight,” arguing they generate toxic aldehydes and contribute to chronic disease, autism, and cancer. Shanahan’s remarks coincided with HHS officials outlining a forthcoming definition of ultra‑processed foods to guide consumer choices. Her advocacy reinforces a growing movement toward seed‑oil‑free, real‑food diets.
