Thanks for the thoughtful comment @arquetype. Have you noticed any changes in the way you react to foods in other places? I checked out your profile and it looks like you like to travel too.
It's sad that food in the US can't be trusted anymore because of how it's been treated. And worse, even the food we think we're getting sometimes isn't that at all. It's diluted with other ingredients, spoiled, or just fake versions of the real thing.
Nice to know there's someone else out there who feels my frustration. Though I'm sorry you deal with similar health issues and reactions. I'll be sure to share more of the journey and hopefully it benefits you. :)