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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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Big Soda, Spreading Lies About “Grocery Taxes,” Attempts to Preempt Soda Taxes

Statement of CSPI Vice President for Nutrition Margo G. Wootan
November 6, 2018
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Yuma Lettuce Outbreak Investigation Highlights Urgent Need to Fully Implement Food Safety Modernization Act

Statement by CSPI Regulatory Affairs Director Sarah Sorscher
November 1, 2018
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FDA to Seek Information on Sesame Allergies

Statement of CSPI Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs Sarah Sorscher
October 29, 2018
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From LaCroix To Protein Chips, A Trusted Source Answers 21 Burning Questions On What To Eat

WBUR Boston Interview with CSPI VP of Nutrition Margo Wootan
October 24, 2018
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Frequency of Unapproved Drug Ingredients in Supplements Indicates Need for Reform

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
October 12, 2018
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Trump Makes Corporations Great Again, Not Americans

By Dr. Peter G. Lurie, CSPI President
October 11, 2018
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FDA Removes 7 Carcinogenic Flavorings from Approved Food Additives List

Statement of CSPI Policy Director Laura MacCleery
October 5, 2018
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Wilmington, Delaware Joins Growing Healthy Kids’ Meal Movement

Statement of CSPI Senior Policy Associate Hillary Caron
October 4, 2018
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Reversing Course, FDA to Name Retailers Implicated in Recalls

Statement of CSPI Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs Sarah Sorscher
September 26, 2018
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Industry Updates Nutrition Criteria for Foods Marketed to Children

Statement of CSPI Vice President for Nutrition Margo G. Wootan
September 20, 2018
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Is your seltzer habit harming your teeth?

By Caitlin Dow
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When foods and drugs don’t mix

By Lindsay Moyer
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How much diet and exercise can lower your blood pressure