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Consumer Reports calls on FDA to set strict limits on lead in protein powders

CR investigation finds two-thirds of protein powders and shakes tested contained high levels of lead in a single serving YONKERS, NY – Consumer Reports urged…

October 14, 2025

Food

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California Governor signs key artificial intelligence transparency bill into law

New law helps consumers identify AI-generated content SACRAMENTO, CA – California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California AI Transparency Act, AB 853, into law today.…

October 13, 2025

Tech & Privacy

Lead in baby food: What about dietary supplements?

By Brian Ronholm of Consumer Reports, Tom Neltner of Unleaded Kids, and Mariah Walters Orose of Unleaded Kids What Happened As we have noted previously,…

October 10, 2025

Food

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California Governor Newsom signs first-in-the-nation bill banning harmful ultra-processed food in school meals

New law directs California to identify especially harmful ultra-processed foods to be phased out of schools SACRAMENTO, CA – California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation today…

October 8, 2025

Food

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California Governor signs first-in-the-nation privacy bill into law

The California Opt Me Out Act will require universal opt-out settings in browsers Sacramento, CA — California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the groundbreaking California Opt…

October 8, 2025

Tech & Privacy

Blog: Tire Efficiency Standards: Better Tires, Bigger Savings

Consumer Reports has a longstanding history of testing tires for safety, durability, and efficiency. As the tire market has evolved, we have ensured that our…

October 3, 2025

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Consumer Reports statement on Walmart’s pledge to remove harmful food additives from its private label products

CR applauds Walmart and calls on other grocers to follow suit WASHINGTON DC — Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports, issued the…

October 1, 2025

Food

Food Policy Insider: October 2025

Consumer Reports’ monthly roundup of its efforts to promote a safe and healthy food system. In this month’s Food Policy Insider: What the government shutdown…

October 1, 2025

Food

The most contaminated poultry plants in the U.S.: October 2025 report

Consumer Reports analysis identifying the most contaminated poultry plants in the U.S. based on a review of data from the Food Safety and Inspection Service…

September 30, 2025

Food

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Consumer Reports and EPIC Laud Massachusetts Senate for Unanimously Passing Strong Privacy Bill

BOSTON, MA — The Massachusetts Senate voted unanimously today to pass the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act. Consumer Reports and the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)…

September 25, 2025

Tech & Privacy