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Food safety, nutrition, and health news from the Center for Science in the Public Interest, your food and health watchdog. Founded in 1971, the Center for Science in the Public Interest is an independent, science-based consumer advocacy organization with an impressive record of accomplishments and a clear and ambitious agenda for improving the food system to support healthy eating.
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Vested interests. Influence muscle. At RFK Jr.’s HHS, it’s not pharma. It’s wellness.

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' and public health: What to know

The Straight Shot: Federal vaccine updates - Jul 10, 2025

The Supreme Court upholds free preventive care, but its future now rests in RFK Jr.’s hands

‘MAHA Report’ calls for fighting chronic disease, but Trump and Kennedy have yanked funding

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RECIPES
Healthy, hearty recipes to keep you cozy this fall
Get cozy with seasonal produce, lean proteins, whole grains, and legumes

FARM BILL
Dietary Guidelines should be led by science—not politics
Mary Story and Eric Rimm argue that new Farm Bill language could diminish the integrity of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

SUPPLEMENTS
FDA expands list of supplements containing toxic yellow oleander
An FDA review of dietary supplements purchased online and labeled as tejocote root found that samples contained toxic yellow oleander—a poisonous plant that can be fatal to humans
Food additives
One in five U.S. foods and drinks contain synthetic dyes, study shows

CSPI's Dr. Peter Lurie featured in TIME 100 in Health list

FDA asked companies to cut food dyes. Is it enough?

Kennedy, HHS have no “agreement” with industry to eliminate food dyes; only an “understanding”

FDA's 'plan' to remove food dyes: Industry 'understanding'

Food safety
Peter’s Memo: An assault on science

FDA to set standard for opiate contamination in poppy seeds

Cucumbers recalled once again due to Salmonella outbreak

Public health is under attack: CSPI fights back

Health groups call on RFK, Jr., to restore fired staff in lead prevention, other environmental health programs


Government Accountability
How GusNIP in the next Farm Bill can help small farmers
Expanding the GusNIP program in the next Farm Bill will help small farmers and make it easier for consumers who use SNAP to get fresh fruits and vegetables.

Healthy Kids
Back to school: The easiest, healthiest packed lunches

Industry Accountability