Titanium dioxide: Hiding in holiday treats, dairy, and more

The color additive titanium dioxide can potentially cause DNA damage but is used in Christmas treats and dairy products. Tell the dairy industry to ditch TiO2.

Off-label use of COVID-19 vaccines was once discouraged but has become common amid new guidelines

Following changes to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and recommendations in 2025, many people are wondering whether they can get COVID-19 vaccines for themselves or their children. Here's what to know.

Why are there no EU-style food dye warning labels in the US?

The FDA says synthetic food dyes 'pose real dangers to consumers.' So why aren't we putting warning labels on products with food dye, as the EU does?

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

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

Foreign food safety inspections hit historic low after Trump cuts

American inspections of foreign food facilities have plummeted to historic lows this year, a ProPublica data analysis shows. About two dozen current and former FDA officials blamed the drop in foreign food inspections on staffing cuts under Trump. Food safety experts said there’s an increased risk of outbreaks. “It’s only a matter of time before people die,” one said.

FDA update: These supplements contain toxic yellow oleander

Nov. 3, 2025: FDA completes list of tejocote root supplements that may contain toxic yellow oleander, which causes severe health risks and may be fatal.

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

Nutrition and food safety at risk amid government shutdown

The 2025 government shutdown has put SNAP and WIC funding, food safety, and healthcare at risk for millions of people.

Will food safety workers be fired or lose pay during the government shutdown?

The White House is threatening mass firings of federal workers. Learn how food safety positions could be impacted.