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The Center for Science in the Public Interest releases breaking news and reactions to the latest developments on nutrition, food safety, and health.
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Baltimore Mayor Signs Healthy Kids Meal Bill

Statement of CSPI Vice President for Nutrition Margo G. Wootan
April 19, 2018
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Consumer and Health Groups, Researchers Urge Trump Not to Misuse Trade Talks to Undermine Nutrition Labeling

U.S.-Proposed Nafta Provision Would Kill Front-of-Package Info
April 18, 2018
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New FDA Guidance Declaring Bulk Caffeine Products Illegal Is an Unqualified Victory for Public Safety

Statement of CSPI Policy Director Laura MacCleery
April 13, 2018
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Food Industry Split on Disclosing Sesame, an Allergen

CSPI Urges FDA to Require Sesame Labeling and Industry to Close Gaps in Policies
April 13, 2018
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CSPI Welcomes Bill to Improve Food Labeling

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
April 11, 2018
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Food and Drug Administration Offers Promising Nutrition Innovation Strategy

Statement by Margo G. Wootan, Vice President for Nutrition
March 29, 2018
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CSPI Urges Administration Not to Appoint Dr. Robert Redfield, with History of Scientific Misconduct, as CDC Director

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter Lurie
March 21, 2018
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Homeopathic Drugs Could Benefit from Federal Oversight, Watchdog Group Says

March 20, 2018
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Trump Using NAFTA to Prioritize Trade Over Public Health

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
March 20, 2018
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CSPI Welcomes Sustainable Shrimp Partnership

Statement by CSPI Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs Sarah Sorscher
March 13, 2018
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The Latest (And Easiest) Ways to Enjoy the Humble Beet

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Why Small Amounts of Weight Gain Shouldn’t Go Unchecked

Even an Extra 5 to 20 Pounds Over Time Matters.
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A Single Bout of Food Poisoning Can Have Long-Lasting Consequences