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A mostly-empty shelf of infant formula

FDA releases internal report on its response to the infant formula crisis

The report focuses on the crisis that left parents scouring supermarket shelves for infant and specialty formulas for much of the spring and summer, but cuts much deeper, shining a self-critical spotlight on the many issues that have plagued the agency.

Government AccountabilitySeptember 20, 2022Peter Lurie, MD, MPH
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Making sense of science in the media: Spotting red flags

Many readers may not understand that few safeguards are in place to make sure that science is correctly interpreted and used once it is published. This post lists 10 common red flags in media stories, along with examples, that could alert readers to poor science usage.

Food SafetyAugust 24, 2022
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CSPI welcomes progress by the FDA in developing an antimicrobial use monitoring system on farms

August 22, 2022

Comment to FDA re: the Tracking and Monitoring of Antimicrobial Use in Food-Producing Animals Preliminary Summary Report

CSPI supports the FDA objective of developing an antimicrobial use monitoring system for food-producing animals, as such a system is the foundation for efforts to promote antimicrobial stewardship and limit the development of antimicrobial resistance in the food animal production industry.

Food Safety
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HHS Sunset Rule

Months after our lawsuit, HHS proposed to withdraw or repeal the disastrous Trump-Era Sunset Rule, which threatened to eliminate thousands of health and food safety regulations.

August 19, 2022
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Comment to FDA re: draft guidance on allergen labeling

CSPI urges the agency to lay out a plan to proactively consider new allergens and develop controls for allergens prioritized under the proposed framework. We also urge FDA to develop an approach to prioritizing food intolerances not covered by the current guidance.

Food Safety
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FDA comes up short again in new guidance on allergen labeling

For any agency already in the spotlight for its repeated failures to take timely action on food safety and nutrition, the Food and Drug Administration had an opportunityto show leadership in protecting consumers from food allergens. Unfortunately, the draft guidance issued today by FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition falls short in giving consumers the protections we expect.

Food SafetyApril 18, 2022Peter Lurie, MD, MPH

Comment on Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water (Docket No. FDA-2021-N-0471)

CSPI, the Center for Food Safety, Consumer Federation of America, and Stop Foodborne Illness file comments with the Food and Drug Administration on its proposed agricultural water standards.

Food Safety
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FDA urged to take action on public health issues, particularly in the food system

The Food and Drug Administration should set an agenda that restores the rigor of its decision-making, improves public trust, and addresses public health issues in the food system, according to a letter sent yesterday to Commissioner Robert Califf by Center for Science in the Public Interest president Dr. Peter Lurie. The letter outlined CSPI’s recommended priority areas for the agency, including investing in promoting healthy eating patterns, creating healthier food environments, and ensuring a safer food supply.

Government AccountabilityMarch 29, 2022
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Food SafetyFebruary 3, 2022
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