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CSPI asks USDA to Name Poultry Producers Tied to Recent Salmonella Superbug Outbreaks

Nonprofit Group Requests Names of Slaughterhouses and Processors Whose Meat Tested Positive for Salmonella Outbreak Strains
March 4, 2019
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New York City Bills Would Help Consumers—Including Kids—Eat Better at Restaurants

Statement of CSPI Vice President for Nutrition Margo G. Wootan
February 25, 2019
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FDA Announces Crackdown on Illegal Alzheimer’s Supplements and Proposes Broader Reforms

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
February 11, 2019
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Consumers Deserve Truth on Sugary Drinks Despite Appeals Court Ruling

Statement of CSPI Policy Director Laura MacCleery
January 31, 2019
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CSPI to President Trump: Release the Hostages

Statement of CSPI Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs Sarah Sorscher
January 24, 2019
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Two simple whole-grain sides to add to your repertoire

January 16, 2019
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Bud Light to Disclose Calories, Ingredients on Boxes

Statement of CSPI Senior Scientist Michael F. Jacobson
January 11, 2019
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Added-Sugars Warning Could Be Next for New York City Restaurants

Statement of CSPI Vice President for Nutrition Margo G. Wootan
January 9, 2019
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Don’t be fooled by the “fruits and veggies” in this gummy vitamin

January 9, 2019
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Government Shutdown Puts Safety of Food Supply at Risk

Statement of CSPI Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs Sarah Sorscher
January 8, 2019

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Nutrition Tips

10 Common Food Goofs

It's easy to make mistakes when it comes to buying food. (Even the most seasoned nutrition mavens, who should know better, occasionally screw up.) Maybe you didn't notice that the reduced-fat peanut butter has as many calories as (and more sugar than) the regular. Or that you typically fill your bowl with not one, but two 200-calorie servings of cereal. Or that you would never touch Wonder bread but can't resist a crusty (white flour) baguette. It's not just that we’re too harried or rushed to pay attention to details while shopping. Often the food industry uses (sometimes subtle) tricks to make a sale. Selling is its job, after all. Here are 10 food goofs you need never make again.

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