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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.

We hope you will partner with us and our six million members for a better world.

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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Antibiotics Off the Menu Coalition calls on Wendy’s to end antibiotic overuse in beef supply
June 4, 2019
Food
CR comments to EPA on present uses of oxytetracycline in plant agriculture
May 20, 2019
HealthFood
CR comments to EPA on present uses of streptomycin in plant agriculture
May 20, 2019
FoodHealth
CR letter to FDA on investigation of arsenic in bottled water
April 17, 2019
FoodProduct SafetyHealth
press release
EPA proposal to allow streptomycin to treat citrus disease poses unacceptable risk to health and the environment
March 15, 2019
Food
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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
Jean Halloran
Director, Food Policy Initiatives​
Michael Hansen
Senior Scientist, Advocacy
Charlotte Vallaeys
Senior Policy Analyst
William Wallace
Manager, Home and Safety Policy
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