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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

Food Health

Food Policy Insider: June 2026

Consumer Reports’ monthly roundup of its efforts to promote a safe and healthy food system. This month’s Food Policy Insider will cover: Food Industry Observes…

June 24, 2026

Food

Consumer Reports letter urging the USDA to release Salmonella testing validation data for breaded stuffed chicken products

Consumer Reports submitted a letter urging the USDA to release data validating Salmonella testing methods for not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded stuffed chicken products. The Food Safety…

June 11, 2026

Food

The most contaminated poultry plants in the US: June 2026 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…

June 5, 2026

Food

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

Food Health

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

Food Health

Food Policy Insider: May 2026

Consumer Reports’ monthly roundup of its efforts to promote a safe and healthy food system. In this month’s Food Policy Insider: New York Passes Landmark…

May 12, 2026

Food

Press Release

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

Food

Press Release

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

Food

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

Food