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Consumer Reports raises concerns about the FRESH Act ahead of key hearing in the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health

Washington, DC – Following the introduction of the FDA Review and Evaluation for Safe, Healthy and Affordable Foods, or FRESH and Affordable Foods Act in…

April 28, 2026

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California Bill Requiring Protein Powder Makers to Test Products For Heavy Metals and Disclose Results OKed by Senate Environmental Quality Committee

Consumer Reports Survey Finds Strong Public Support For Mandating Testing and Reporting of Toxic Elements in Protein Powders and Shakes SACRAMENTO, CA – The California…

April 22, 2026

Consumer Reports letter urging the FDA to mandate the labeling of all gluten-containing grains as major food allergens

Consumer Reports submitted a letter urging the FDA to mandate the labeling of all gluten-containing grains—including barley, rye, and oats—as “Major Food Allergens” on packaged…

April 22, 2026

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One Year After RFK Called For Phase Out of Harmful Dyes, Some Major Food Companies Haven’t Made Commitments, No Drug Companies Have Pledged to Act

Consumer Reports Calls on FDA to Enact a Ban on Toxic Dyes; CR Survey Finds Strong Public Support for Requiring Companies to Stop Using the…

April 21, 2026

Consumer Reports testimony calling on the California Assembly to support AB 2302 and require infant formula manufacturers to test for toxic elements and report the results

Testimony from Consumer Reports calling on the California Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials to support AB 2302, a bill that would require…

April 14, 2026

Food Policy Insider: March 2026

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

March 9, 2026

Consumer Reports letter to USDA urging it to take stronger action to protect the public from salmonella in poultry

In a comment letter sent to the USDA, Consumer Reports called on the agency to reverse its decision to delay implementation of its rule declaring…

March 4, 2026

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Consumer Reports’ latest infant formula tests found potentially harmful levels of arsenic in many products and lead in some, but safer choices are widely available

CR calls on FDA’s “Operation Stork Speed” to deliver on its promise to improve infant formula safety by setting limits on heavy metals and regular…

March 3, 2026

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California Senator Padilla introduces bill requiring protein powder makers to test products for heavy metals and publicly disclose results

Consumer Reports’ tests found toxic lead contamination widespread in protein powders SACRAMENTO, CA – A new bill introduced by California State Senator Steve Padilla aims…

February 11, 2026

Food Policy Insider: February 2026

Consumer Reports’ monthly roundup of its efforts to promote a safe and healthy food system.  In this month’s Food Policy Insider: Is USDA Ignoring Modern…

February 3, 2026

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