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Consumer Reports is an independent nonprofit organization that works for a fair, safe and transparent marketplace.

Since we were founded as Consumers Union in 1936, we have advocated for the rights of all consumers. Now, we are united under the Consumer Reports name, bringing together our trusted testing, research, journalism, and advocacy.

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An independent, nonprofit member organization that works with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace.

A Safer, Healthier Food System

Safe, healthy, sustainable, and affordable food choices should be available to everyone. CR uncovers key food issues—including bacterial contamination, heavy metals in food, and overuse of drugs in food production—and works with consumers, manufacturers and policymakers to improve the food system in ways big and small – through helping people make informed choices and improving business practices and federal and state consumer protections.

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Consumer Reports Calls on USDA to Protect Consumers, Identify Turkey Brands Linked to Deadly, Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak
November 14, 2018
Food
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CR calls for pre-market safety testing and close oversight of cultured meat products
October 23, 2018
Food
Survey: Foods Produced Using Animal Cell Culture Technology
October 22, 2018
Food
Comments on foods produced using animal cell culture technology
October 22, 2018
Food
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Chain Reaction report urges burger restaurants to beef up policies to eliminate routine use of antibiotics
October 17, 2018
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Latest CR News about Food
4 Keys to Preventing and Treating Type 2 Diabetes
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7 Holiday Foods That Are Healthier Than You Think
November 13, 2018
9 Tips on Healthy Eating for the Holidays
November 9, 2018
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Our Food Team
The Consumers Union policy staff is dedicated to harnessing data and unbiased research to expose public health and safety issues, promote fairness in the marketplace, and help consumers make better choices.
Meg Bohne
Campaign Organizer
Jean Halloran
Director, Food Policy Initiatives​
Michael Hansen
Senior Scientist, Advocacy
Charlotte Vallaeys
Senior Policy Analyst
William Wallace
Senior Policy Analyst
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