Peter’s Memo: Cut the salt

Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, which raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Salt (sodium chloride) boosts blood pressure. In fact, cutting sodium consumption by about a third could prevent an estimated 252,500 deaths over 10 years.

FDA update: These supplements contain toxic yellow oleander

FDA updates list of tejocote root supplements that may contain toxic yellow oleander, which causes severe health risks and may be fatal.

CSPI’s 2024 victories: What we’ve accomplished this year

An Act to Protect Youth from the Health Risks of Sugary Drinks: A factsheet

Potassium salt can cut the sodium and improve health

Potassium salt can help food companies and home cooks use less sodium to prevent high blood pressure and other health concerns.

Titanium dioxide is lurking in these Halloween candies

The food color additive titanium dioxide can potentially cause genotoxicity, or DNA damage, but is used in hundreds of Halloween treats.

Consumer groups concerned by Bimbo Bakeries' response to FDA warning letter

Bimbo Bakeries response letter to FDA

Arturo Carrillo, Vice President of Quality and Food Safety at Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU), writes on behalf of BBU President Tony Gavin in response to the FDA's warning letter dated June 17, 2024 regarding the labeling of certain BBU products. View the resource below to read the letter.

FDA expands list of supplements containing toxic yellow oleander

FDA warns online shoppers that tejocote root supplements may contain toxic yellow oleander, which causes severe health risks and may be fatal.

Letter to USDA on recent listeria outbreak

Members of Congress remain deeply concerned regarding the deadly Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats from a Boar’s Head Facility in Jarratt, Virginia. In the largest listeriosis outbreak since 2011, 19 states have been affected, 59 persons hospitalized, and 10 have died. This outbreak could have and should have been prevented. What is especially troubling is how egregious sanitation problems occurred despite supposed regular oversight; oversight which typically includes at least one inspection per shift. View the resource below to continue reading.