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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

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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

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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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Consumer Reports NY State Legislative Priorities 2026

With the start of the 2026 legislative session, Consumer Reports (CR) writes to offer policy recommendations to help New Yorkers in the year ahead. We…

January 28, 2026

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Consumer Reports urges USDA to take stronger action to protect the public from Salmonella in poultry

CR testifies at USDA public meeting on reducing Salmonella in poultry products WASHINGTON DC – – In testimony at the USDA’s public meeting on Salmonella…

January 16, 2026

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Consumer Reports testimony calling on USDA to take stronger action to prevent Salmonella infections from contaminated poultry

Testimony from Consumer Reports calling on the USDA to reverse its decision to delay implementation of its rule declaring Salmonella an adulterant in not-ready-to-eat (NRTE)…

January 14, 2026

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USDA signals a lack of interest in combatting Salmonella

By Brian Ronholm NOTE: First published in Food Safety News There’s a well-known media relations tactic that, if you want to bury bad news, it’s…

January 13, 2026

Food

Food Policy Insider: January 2026

Consumer Reports’ monthly roundup of its efforts to promote a safe and healthy food system. In this month’s Food Policy Insider: State Activity on Food…

January 6, 2026

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