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FDA Warns Joseph Mercola Not to Market Products Making Fake Claims to Treat or Prevent COVID-19

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
March 4, 2021
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CSPI Urges Confirmation of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as HHS Secretary

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
February 23, 2021
The seal of the US Department of Health and Human Services
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CSPI Praises House Stimulus Legislation for Addressing Hunger

Statement of CSPI Deputy Director of Federal Affairs Colin Schwartz
February 11, 2021
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FDA Urged to Stop Formula Companies from Selling Sugary Drinks as “Formula” to Toddlers

“Transition Formulas” and “Toddler Milks” Violate FDA Labeling Rules and Are Not Recommended by Experts
February 9, 2021
Gerber's "Good Start" transition formula product
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Injured Families Ask FDA to Keep Poppy Seed Imports Free from Dangerous Levels of Opiates

Contaminated Poppy Seeds Have Killed 19 in the U.S.
February 5, 2021
Poppy plants in a field, focusing on the seed pods
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A Glimmer of Hope for Equitable Global Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines

Beyond the Curve: Dr. Peter Lurie's COVID-19 Blog
February 4, 2021
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Mars Fails to Fulfill Commitment to Remove Dyes from its American Products, CSPI Says

Reversal Means M&Ms, Skittles, and Other Products Will Still Contain Dyes Linked to Behavioral Problems
February 3, 2021
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CSPI Supports Vilsack Confirmation

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
February 2, 2021
Secretary Tom Vilsack
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Biden Administration USDA Leadership Choices Praised

Statement of CSPI Policy Director Laura MacCleery
January 26, 2021
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Flowers Foods to Improve Labeling for Wonder Made with Whole Grain White Bread

Joint Statement with CSPI
January 25, 2021