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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.

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
CR comment letter to the EPA on the agency’s proposal to allow streptomycin to treat citrus disease
March 14, 2019
Food
CR comments on draft recommendations of the Ad Hoc Interagency Coordination Group on Antimicrobial Resistance
February 19, 2019
FoodHealth
CR comments to FDA and survey report on the names of dairy foods in the labeling of plant-based products
January 31, 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
Jean Halloran
Director, Food Policy Initiatives​
Michael Hansen
Senior Scientist, Advocacy
Charlotte Vallaeys
Senior Policy Analyst
William Wallace
Manager, Home & Products Policy
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