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USDA withdraws proposed framework to reduce salmonella illness from poultry

Consumer Reports criticizes withdrawal given recent developments that undermine USDA’s ability to protect the public from foodborne illness  WASHINGTON DC – The USDA’s decision to…

April 24, 2025

Food
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HHS and FDA announce plan for industry to voluntarily phase out harmful synthetic dyes in food

CR applauds goal but cautions that multistep, voluntary process could be drawn out, encourages states to adopt bans while agencies work towards phase-out  WASHINGTON DC…

April 22, 2025

Food

Coalition urges USDA to reinstate critical food safety advisory committees

Letter from a coalition of consumer, industry and public health stakeholder groups urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reinstate the National Advisory Committee on…

April 8, 2025

Food
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Consumer Reports delivers petitions urging HHS Secretary Kennedy to ensure FDA has staffing and resources needed to ensure infant formula products are safe

CR investigation found concerning heavy metals in some infant formula brands  WASHINGTON DC – Consumer Reports delivered over 27,000 petition signatures today to HHS Secretary…

April 7, 2025

Food

Consumer Reports letter in support of California bill that phases out harmful ultra-processed food from school meals

Consumer Reports letter endorsing AB 1264, which aims to protect children’s health by requiring the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to define ultra-processed…

April 2, 2025

Food
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Consumer Reports statement on mass layoffs at Department of Health & Human Services

Staff cuts endanger public health and undermine administration’s MAHA goals WASHINGTON DC – Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports, issued the following…

March 27, 2025

Food

Consumer Reports letter endorsing California bill requiring testing and reporting of heavy metals in prenatal vitamins

Consumer Reports letter in support of SB 646 (Weber Pierson), which strengthens maternal and fetal health protection by requiring testing and public disclosure of four…

March 26, 2025

Food
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FDA delays the “Food Traceability Rule” required by Congress to improve the agency’s ability to respond to foodborne illness outbreaks

Decision undermines FDA’s ability to protect the public from contaminated food  WASHINGTON DC – The FDA’s decision to delay the implementation of its “Food Traceability…

March 20, 2025

Food
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Consumer Reports Endorses Bill That Aims to Protect California Kids From Ultra-Processed Food in Schools

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel’s bill directs California to identify harmful ultra-processed foods to be phased out of schools  SACRAMENTO, CA – Under a bill by Assemblymember…

March 19, 2025

Food
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Consumer Reports endorses bill that aims to protect California kids from ultra-processed food in schools

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel’s bill directs California to identify harmful ultra-processed foods to be phased out of schools  SACRAMENTO, CA – Under a bill by Assemblymember…

March 19, 2025

Food
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