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The Center for Science in the Public Interest releases breaking news and reactions to the latest developments on nutrition, food safety, and health.
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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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Mexican Papayas Outbreak Highlights Need for Better Import Monitoring

Statement of CSPI Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs Sarah Sorscher
June 28, 2019
Papayas at an outdoor market.
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Hawaii Governor Signs Kids’ Meal Bill; Delaware Measure Passes Legislature

Statement of CSPI Vice President for Nutrition Margo G. Wootan
June 27, 2019
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Trump Administration Proposes Deregulatory Shift on Agricultural Biotechnology

Statement of CSPI Biotechnology Director Greg Jaffe
June 12, 2019
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Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler Elected Chair of CSPI Board of Directors

June 10, 2019
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House Votes to Block Funding to Swine Slaughter Rule

Statement of CSPI Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs Sarah Sorscher
June 4, 2019
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Trump Administration Proposes Classifying Spray Cheese as a Staple Food Variety Under SNAP Program

June 4, 2019
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The Filing of New Drug Applications, Generally Kept Secret by FDA, is Almost Always Disclosed by Drug Companies

CSPI Urges Greater Transparency in Drug Applications, Rejections
June 3, 2019
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Six Strategies to Help You Say No to Junk Food

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What you need to know about coconut oil

By Caitlin Dow
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How some supplements interfere with medications

By Lindsay Moyer