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Advancing Equity at USDA

Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
September 23, 2021
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FDA Urged to Crack Down on Marketers of Illegal Drug Phenibut in Supplements and Other Products

Risks of Phenibut Include Addiction, Withdrawal, and Death
September 21, 2021
Za Za Red, White and Yellow products. Za Za Red contains phenibut.
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PANEL: Chain Restaurant Sugar and Sodium Warnings Moving Forward in New York

Panel is Part of a Summit Featuring Legislators, Public Health Professionals & Nutrition Advocates
September 17, 2021
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Ashley Hickson, Senior Health Equity Advisor and Policy Scientist, Recognized as "40 Under 40 in Public Health”

Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
September 14, 2021
Ashley Hickson
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Intern Spotlight: Aiseosa Osaghae, Legal Policy

Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
September 9, 2021
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CSPI Urges House Passage of Build Back Better Act

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
September 9, 2021
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A Moment of Unity in the Fight for Food Safety

Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
September 3, 2021
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Broad Coalition Calls for Modernization of Poultry Food Safety at USDA to Reduce Illnesses

Four Major Poultry Producers Join Consumer Groups, Other Advocates
September 1, 2021
A worker in a white coat and hard hat inspects a row of suspended poultry carcasses
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Grantee Spotlight: Sugar Free Kids Maryland

Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
September 1, 2021
Sugar Free Kids MD team
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Intern Spotlight: Laura Nelson, Legal Policy

Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
August 25, 2021