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Science-based advice about what to eat from the staff of CSPI’s Nutrition Action Healthletter and NutritionAction.com, and breaking news on the food policy front.
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Philadelphia Enacts Healthy Kids’ Meal Legislation

Statement of CSPI Vice President for Nutrition Margo Wootan
October 3, 2019
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CVS to Pay Refunds to Consumers Who Purchased Algal-900 Memory Supplements

Settlement Resolves 2016 Class Action Lawsuit
September 27, 2019
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The USDA Publishes Final Rule to Deregulate Meat Inspection, Jeopardizing Food Safety

Statement of CSPI Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs Sarah Sorscher
September 17, 2019
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CSPI Asks Federal Trade Commission to Take Enforcement Action Against Relief Factor, Maker of Pain Pills Endorsed by Sebastian Gorka

FTC Considers Similar Endorsements by Non-Medical “Doctors” Deceptive
September 12, 2019
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“Barebones” FDA Review of Impossible Burger’s Soy Leghemoglobin Inadequate, Says CSPI

Statement of CSPI Senior Scientist Lisa Y. Lefferts
September 3, 2019
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CSPI & Consumer Reports Petition USDA To End Misleading Labels On Processed Meats

CR Tests Find Deli Meats Labeled “Uncured” or “No Nitrate or Nitrite Added” Have Nitrite Levels Similar To Traditionally Cured Meats
August 28, 2019
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Motion Filed in Lawsuit Against Rollback of Nutrition Standards

As Students Head Back to School, CSPI, Democracy Forward and Healthy School Food Maryland Fight to Protect Kids’ Health
August 2, 2019
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The Cheesecake Factory ‘Wins’ its 21st Xtreme Eating Award

Cracker Barrel, Jimmy John’s, and Topgolf are First-Time ‘Winners’
July 25, 2019
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Fewer Chain Restaurants Selling Soda on Kids’ Menus But Majority Still Pushing Sugary Drinks on Young Children

July 23, 2019
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CSPI Urges FDA to Take Steps to Reduce Risks of Cannabis Use

Statement of CSPI Policy Director Laura MacCleery
July 16, 2019
Cookies and brownies labeled "edibles" with a marijuana leaf

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