Food Additives
CSPI urges federal and state regulators to accelerate progress on food dyes
A third of the nation’s 24 biggest food companies have not provided any public plans to remove synthetic food dyes, according to a new tracking resource released by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Food Additives
Titanium dioxide: Hiding in Halloween candy, dairy, and more
Government Accountability
Nutrition and food safety at risk amid government shutdown
Vaccines
The Straight Shot: Federal vaccine updates - Oct 15, 2025
Government Accountability
Will food safety workers be fired or lose pay during the government shutdown?
Vaccines
Inside the high-stakes battle over vaccine injury compensation, autism, and public trust
These IHOP pancakes pack 24 teaspoons of sugar
Government Accountability
Trump scraps the nation’s most comprehensive food insecurity report − making it harder to know how many Americans struggle to get enough food
Healthy Eating
Hot cereals: The tastiest, healthiest oatmeals and more
Government Accountability
Is RFK Jr. walking the walk? MAHA Report promises updates while New York acts on GRAS
Government Accountability
CSPI urges swift shutdown resolution to ensure critical food safety and nutrition programs are operational
Fact vs. Fiction
Is beef tallow really healthier than seed oils?
Government Accountability
Trump distorts facts on autism, Tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say
Advocacy
Organizing faith: Unlocking the power of communities for food and health equity
Preventing Disease
ChatGPT: Can you trust its advice about diet & health?
Government Accountability
Peter’s Memo: Make America Sick Again?
Advocacy
A tale of two agendas: Trump’s contradictory approach toward small farmers
Vaccines
How RFK Jr.’s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy
Government Accountability
‘Big Beautiful Bill’: Threats to SNAP, school meals, and more
Vaccines
Do pediatricians recommend vaccines to make a profit? There’s not much money in it
CSPI
CSPI joins Public Citizen in call for RFK Jr.'s termination
Vaccines
The Straight Shot: Federal vaccine updates - Sep 3, 2025
Healthy Kids
The benefits of healthy school meals for all
Food Safety
What has public health done for us lately? Soon, we may not know
Food Safety
‘Can I put hot food in the fridge?’ and other food safety questions
Vaccines
Pediatricians’ association recommends COVID-19 vaccines for toddlers and some older children, breaking with CDC guidance
Food Safety
Update: More shrimp recalled for possible radiation contamination
Advocacy
'We are the storm': Louisiana’s community-driven advocacy 20 years after Hurricane Katrina
Government Accountability
Why the Dietary Guidelines should keep saturated fat limits
Vaccines
It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
Government Accountability
Leaked MAHA report’s recommendations undermined by administration’s actions
Advocacy
NANA Hill Day & Briefing shines a spotlight on school meals
Sugary Drinks
How unhealthy are Coffee-Mate’s soda creamers?
Government Accountability
How are the Dietary Guidelines developed?
Healthy Eating
What are the Dietary Guidelines, and why do they matter?
SNAP
SNAP’s role in nutrition: What works and what doesn’t
Fact vs. Fiction
Seed oils: Are they healthy or harmful?
Fact vs. Fiction
Misinformation lends itself to social contagion; here’s how to recognize and combat it
Preventing Disease
Stroke: How to protect & preserve your brain
Government Accountability
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' and public health: What to know
Supplements
Can a GLP-1 supplement help you lose weight?
Government Accountability
‘MAHA Report’ calls for fighting chronic disease, but Trump and Kennedy have yanked funding
Healthy Eating
Healthy ice cream: Which brands are best?
Litigation
Federal district court strikes down NIH's unlawful directives that led to the elimination of critical research
Government Accountability
MAHA Report: Anti-scientific ideas and deep contradictions
Government Accountability
What is the Department of Health and Human Services?
Government Accountability
The MAHA Commission Report bungles ‘gold-standard science’
Healthy Eating
What’s the healthiest coffee creamer with no added sugar?
Healthy Eating
Quick, easy, plant-based recipes for weeknight dinners
Food Safety
Which fish are healthy and sustainable? It's complicated
Healthy Eating
How much caffeine is in coffee, tea, soda, and other foods?
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CSPI experts are fighting to defend against the worst attacks on your health and nutrition.
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We want the truth up front
Email your members of Congress to urge them to support a strong, evidence-based front-of-package nutrition labeling policy to make it easier for consumers to select healthy foods.
Seasonal eating
As each new month arrives, it’s fun (and healthy!) to consider creative ways to incorporate seasonal produce into your routine. These peak-ripeness fruits and veggies are often more affordable than their hot-house or imported counterparts.
The best fruit & veg right now
What’s in season: October produce guide
See what’s in store this month.
Recipe of the Week
Miso Ginger Vegetable Soup
This Miso Ginger Vegetable Soup makes a simple starter (or a light main dish, if you add tofu to it).
Easy, healthy, and free
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All of The Healthy Cook's recipes are delicious—find a new favorite!
Chemical Cuisine
Our food additive safety ratings
Wondering which ingredients in your foods and beverages are safe? Our Chemical Cuisine database rates additives—used to preserve foods and affect their taste, texture, or appearance—from ‘safe' to 'avoid.'
Caffeine Chart
How much is too much?
Caffeine is one of the only FDA-approved drugs that is present naturally and legally added to widely consumed foods. Exactly how much caffeine is there in the food and beverages you consume? CSPI has compiled the data.
The final MAHA Strategy Report: Guidance for advocates
RFK, Jr.’s MAHA Commission's strategy report favors voluntary industry action—here's how advocates can fight back.
Statements from CSPI
Secretary Rollins refuses to end the SNAP funding crisis
Trump administration undermines nutrition and health tracking by firing key staff
President Trump: Don’t fire, deny pay to federal food safety workers
CSPI responds to White House government shutdown clock *
CSPI urges swift shutdown resolution to ensure critical food safety and nutrition programs are operational
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BOOKLET
The Healthy Cook’s Kitchen: Simply Tofu
Moving toward a plant-based diet has never been more delicious. Whether you’re a tofu pro or are new to the soy superstar, there’s plenty for you in this collection from Healthy Cook Kate Sherwood…everything from a trio of luscious Stir-Fries (Sweet & Spicy, Peanut, Cashew) to a veggie-loaded Crispy Tofu Salad to a Korma and a Poke Bowl like you’ve never seen before. Bonus: Kate also shows you what to do with yuba (“tofu skin”). Yuba Pad Thai or Snow Pea & Yuba Stir-Fry, anyone?