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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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Foreign food safety inspections hit historic low after Trump cuts

Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead to disease outbreaks

The nation’s largest food aid program is about to see cuts. Here’s what to know

FDA update: These supplements contain toxic yellow oleander

What the science says about Tylenol and autism

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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
The 'Better FDA' Act will cement FDA’s failed chemical review system into law

Meet the SHAM GRAS Act: A bill to weaken food chemical safety

CSPI urges federal and state regulators to accelerate progress on food dyes

Titanium dioxide: Hiding in Halloween candy, dairy, and more

California continues leading charge on advancing school food safety and nutrition

Food safety
Fired CDC workers must be reinstated to help in infant formula outbreak policy response

Foreign food safety inspections hit historic low after Trump cuts

Pastas recalled following deaths and illnesses in 18 states

Meet the SHAM GRAS Act: A bill to weaken food chemical safety

President Trump: Don’t fire, deny pay to federal food safety workers


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

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