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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 praises New York’s ban on PFAS chemicals in food packaging
December 4, 2020
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CR letter urging NY Governor Cuomo to sign ban on PFAS in food packaging
September 25, 2020
Food
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Lack of key considerations in FDA food chemical safety process leaves consumers at risk of chronic diseases
September 23, 2020
Food
Keep Antibiotics Working coalition letter to USDA urging it to research animal rearing practices that can help reduce the use of antibiotics
September 16, 2020
Food
Keep Antibiotics Working coalition urges FDA to strengthen plan for protecting critical medications in veterinary settings
September 16, 2020
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Latest Consumer Reports News about Food
On Your Mind: Food and Nutrition Questions
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January 6, 2021
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Our Food Team
The Consumer Reports Advocacy 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
Associate Director, Campaigns
Michael Hansen
Senior Scientist, Advocacy
Brian Ronholm
Director of Food Policy
William Wallace
Manager, Safety Policy
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