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Disease by a Thousand Cuts: The Cumulative Effects of Chemicals in Food

Consumers are exposed to hundreds of chemicals in their food every day—some added as ingredients and additives, others that migrate in from the packaging and…

July 29, 2026

FoodHealth

Consumer Reports engages state leaders at the 2026 National Conference of State Legislatures

Consumer Reports advocates are attending the National Conference of State Legislatures in Chicago to engage with policymakers on a variety of pressing issues for consumers,…

July 27, 2026

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Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: What Consumers Need to Know and What Must Change

Last Updated: July 16, 2026 Thousands of people across the United States have been sickened by cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite.…

July 16, 2026

FoodHealth
Press Release

Consumer Reports Statement: New York Legislature Passes Landmark Legislation Requiring Heavy Metal Testing And Disclosure For Infant Formula And Baby Food

ALBANY, NY—The New York State Legislature last night passed A9026/S8701, legislation that would require infant formula and baby food manufacturers to test their products at…

June 4, 2026

FoodHealth
Press Release

The Votes Are There. Consumer Reports Calls on New York Assembly to Pass the Beauty Justice Act Before Session Ends

The Beauty Justice Act (AB 2054B) has strong bipartisan support with nearly 100 co-sponsors; CR urges Albany to act before the session is scheduled to…

June 2, 2026

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Press Release

Consumer Reports Applauds California Assembly’s Unanimous Passage of Infant Formula Safety Bill

AB 2302 passed 69-0 last week; CR urges Senate to act without delay  SACRAMENTO, CA—Consumer Reports (CR) applauded the California State Assembly for passing AB…

June 1, 2026

FoodHealth
Press Release

Consumer Reports Calls on California Senate to Pass Diaper Ingredient Transparency Bill

The bill AB 1901 passed the California Assembly 68-1; CR urges California Senate to act without delay, citing its recent diaper investigation SACRAMENTO, CA—Consumer Reports…

June 1, 2026

Product SafetyHealth
Press Release

Consumer Reports Finds Toxic Chemicals in Every Hair Dye Tested, Calls for Immediate Industry and Legislative Action

As federal regulations lag behind international safety standards, Consumer Reports calls on the New York Assembly to pass the Beauty Justice Act and not let…

April 14, 2026

Product SafetyHealth
Press Release

Consumer Reports Finds Heavy Metals, Other Contaminants in Follow-Up Braiding Hair Investigation; Calls for Regulation and Industry Accountability

YONKERS, NY—Consumer Reports (CR) has again detected heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in popular braiding hair products in a follow-up investigation released today.…

February 24, 2026

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Press Release

Consumer Reports Calls on New York Lawmakers to Adopt Several Key Consumer Protection Bills During the 2026 Legislative Session

As legislative session begins, Consumer Reports urges Albany to fill critical gaps in privacy, product safety, energy affordability, and insurance fairness. YONKERS, NY—With the 2026…

January 28, 2026

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