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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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Breakup Between McDonald’s and the Olympics Long Overdue

Statement of CSPI President Michael F. Jacobson
June 16, 2017
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Trump Administration Delays Nutrition Facts Updates

Statement of CSPI Health Promotion Policy Director Jim O'Hara
June 13, 2017
A box of Wheat Thins displays an updated Nutrition Facts label.
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Food Watchdog Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Menu Labeling

FDA Delayed Compliance and Jeopardized Public Health
June 7, 2017
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More and Better Review Needed to Resolve Sucralose Cancer Concerns

Statement of CSPI Senior Scientist Lisa Lefferts
May 22, 2017
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Groups Sue FDA to Protect Food Safety

Seek to Ensure Food Additives Are Found Safe Before Being Marketed to American Consumers
May 22, 2017
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43 Scientists, Researchers Call on Price, Gottlieb to Keep Nutrition Facts Deadline

May 18, 2017
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Senate Committee Passes “Filthy Food Act”

Statement of CSPI Chief Regulatory Affairs Counsel Sarah Sorscher
May 17, 2017
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Sodium Levels Vary Widely in Bread

Why We Need FDA Sodium-Reduction Plan
May 16, 2017
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Biotech Blog: USDA Should Establish a Science-Based Regulatory System to Address Genetically Engineered and Gene-Edited Crops

By CSPI Biotechnology Director Greg Jaffe
May 15, 2017
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Consumers Should Still Avoid Sucralose Pending More Testing

Statement of CSPI Senior Scientist Lisa Lefferts
May 9, 2017
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Running on Empty

Does Exercising in the Fasted State Burn More Calories?
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What’s the healthiest diet to follow if you’re not a vegetarian?

Here's what top nutrition researchers found.
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Three big reasons to get enough sleep

Healthier brains, fewer colds, less flab, anyone?