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

"FDA Reversal Sparks Outrage: Distillers Still Fighting for Fairness After Pandemic Hand Sanitizer Fiasco In a shocking turn of events, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is once again facing criticism for its handling of distilleries that stepped up to produce emergency hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite public outcry and a reversal of a hefty fee imposed on these distillers, the FDA under the leadership of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra has reopened the issue, sparking renewed calls for fairness and transparency. The story of these distilleries, who risked their businesses to produce essential hand sanitizer, raises questions about the FDA's priorities and its treatment of small businesses during times of crisis. As the debate continues, one thing is clear: the distilleries' fight for fairness is far from over."

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.