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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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White House plan to revoke states’ authority to set emissions standards would increase pollution, cost consumers 
September 18, 2019
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Consumer Reports rates food label claims and seals to help consumers cut through the marketing hype
September 12, 2019
Food
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Consumer Reports & CSPI petition USDA to end misleading labels on processed meats
August 29, 2019
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Deli Meat Petition to USDA
August 29, 2019
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CR comments to USDA on Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Proposed Rule on Genetically Engineered Organisms
August 9, 2019
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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
Charlotte Vallaeys
Senior Policy Analyst
William Wallace
Manager, Home and Safety Policy
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