Peter’s Memo: Goodbye Red 3, hello better labels

In the closing days of the Biden administration, CSPI saw a rush of good news that could make it easier for us to eat safer, healthier foods.

Can you trust that lab-developed test? Here’s what to know

Laboratory-developed tests (LDTs), a $20B unregulated industry, pose risks with unreliable results. Learn more about these tests and the FDA's new final rule.

Date labels and food waste: Here’s what to know

Confusion around food date labels leads 88% of consumers to discard food that's still good. Standardizing date labels could lead to lower food waste in the US.

RE: Action Levels for Lead in Food Intended for Babies and Young Children: Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability

CSPI respectfully submits these final comments on lead in food intended for babies and young children to the docket (Docket No. FDA-2022-D-0278) (the Draft Baby Food Guidance). CSPI supports efforts by the FDA to reduce children’s dietary exposure to lead.

FDA moves to eliminate carcinogenic Red 3 from foods

The FDA finally moves to ban the harmful food additive Red 3, long known to cause cancer, from foods, drugs, and supplements.

FDA issues final guidance for lead action levels in baby food

Food companies fail on clean label promises

The food industry fails to deliver on clean label promises, blaming consumers. It’s time for accountability in 2025.

Why are groceries so expensive? What you need to know

As Americans pay more than ever for groceries, here's a look at the factors—drought, inflation, disease, price gouging and more—contributing to high food costs.

Titanium dioxide is lurking in these holiday treats

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

Prevagen ordered to cease ‘memory improvement’ claims

Quincy Bioscience, maker of 'brain support' supplement Prevagen, has been ordered to cease marketing its product for 'memory improvement.' Here's what to know.