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Over the weekend, a new outbreak of botulism tied to infant formula was announced, with 13 infant illnesses from 10 states. But after a round of mass firings last month, the CDC's Washington, DC office is no more - hobbling this outbreak investigation from the jump.
Fired CDC workers must be reinstated to help in infant formula outbreak policy response
www.cspi.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Over the weekend, a new outbreak of botulism tied to infant formula was announced, with 13 infant illnesses from 10 states. But after a round of mass firings last month, the CDC's Washington, DC office is no more - hobbling this outbreak investigation from the jump.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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With a spotlight on CSPI's new weight stigma guidance, we invite you to join us for an upcoming webinar on November 17th at 1pm EST: “Inclusive Advocacy: Evidence-Based Best Practices for Countering Weight Stigma in Public Health."
With a spotlight on CSPI's new weight stigma guidance, we invite you to join us for an upcoming webinar on November 17th at 1pm EST: “Inclusive Advocacy: Evidence-Based Best Practices for Countering Weight Stigma in Public Health."
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Register at the link in our bio!
With a spotlight on CSPI's new weight stigma guidance, we invite you to join us for an upcoming webinar on November 17th at 1pm EST: “Inclusive Advocacy: Evidence-Based Best Practices for Countering Weight Stigma in Public Health."
With a spotlight on CSPI's new weight stigma guidance, we invite you to join us for an upcoming webinar on November 17th at 1pm EST: “Inclusive Advocacy: Evidence-Based Best Practices for Countering Weight Stigma in Public Health."
It is shocking how hard the Trump administration is fighting to keep SNAP participants from receiving their full benefits—38 days into a government shutdown, and especially as we head into the holidays!
The Trump administration moved on Friday to deny swift and full food stamp payments to millions of low-income Americans, as it asked a federal appeals court to halt a judge’s recent order that would preserve those benefits during the shutdown.
Trump Administration Seeks Immediate Halt to Court Order to Pay Food Stamps
The appeal comes one day after a judge sharply attacked the White House for politicizing the anti-hunger program
nyti.ms
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It is shocking how hard the Trump administration is fighting to keep SNAP participants from receiving their full benefits—38 days into a government shutdown, and especially as we head into the holidays!
The Better Food Disclosure Act ostensibly aims to reform the “Generally Recognized as Safe” loophole that allows food companies to self-certify the safety of new food chemicals and introduce them into the food supply.
Unfortunately, the bill actually cements this loophole into law.
Unfortunately, the bill actually cements this loophole into law.
The 'Better FDA' Act will cement FDA’s failed chemical review system into law
www.cspi.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Better Food Disclosure Act ostensibly aims to reform the “Generally Recognized as Safe” loophole that allows food companies to self-certify the safety of new food chemicals and introduce them into the food supply.
Unfortunately, the bill actually cements this loophole into law.
Unfortunately, the bill actually cements this loophole into law.
At a press conference last month, President Trump, RFK, Jr., and Dr. Oz suggested that Tylenol use during pregnancy causes autism. But last week, Kennedy said there is no 'sufficient' evidence that Tylenol causes autism.
So, what does the science say?
So, what does the science say?
What the science says about Tylenol and autism
Here’s why experts say that acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is safe and effective for fever and pain during pregnancy.
www.cspi.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
At a press conference last month, President Trump, RFK, Jr., and Dr. Oz suggested that Tylenol use during pregnancy causes autism. But last week, Kennedy said there is no 'sufficient' evidence that Tylenol causes autism.
So, what does the science say?
So, what does the science say?
Invalidating a slate of state laws with a weakened FDA would doom food chemical safety, says CSPI's Sarah Sorscher.
“It would fly in the face of everything that Make America Healthy Again and activists have been fighting for and will be a complete betrayal of those grass-roots advocates.”
“It would fly in the face of everything that Make America Healthy Again and activists have been fighting for and will be a complete betrayal of those grass-roots advocates.”
Big Food’s Fight Against Kennedy Is Heating Up
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Invalidating a slate of state laws with a weakened FDA would doom food chemical safety, says CSPI's Sarah Sorscher.
“It would fly in the face of everything that Make America Healthy Again and activists have been fighting for and will be a complete betrayal of those grass-roots advocates.”
“It would fly in the face of everything that Make America Healthy Again and activists have been fighting for and will be a complete betrayal of those grass-roots advocates.”
Food banks are seen by some as the answer to the current crisis, but they are not designed to handle feeding more than 40 million SNAP participants all at once. Food banks should be the last line of defense—not the only option.
Food banks are preparing for a surge as federal food aid could be paused in the government shutdown
Food banks and pantries are preparing for a surge in demand if federal food aid is paused this weekend from the government shutdown.
apnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Food banks are seen by some as the answer to the current crisis, but they are not designed to handle feeding more than 40 million SNAP participants all at once. Food banks should be the last line of defense—not the only option.
Who should we trust: decades of scientific studies, or the food industry? Eating an excess of sodium & saturated fat can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, but industry would like us and the government to think otherwise. The DGAs must be backed by science. We want an #UncompromisedDGA!
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Who should we trust: decades of scientific studies, or the food industry? Eating an excess of sodium & saturated fat can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, but industry would like us and the government to think otherwise. The DGAs must be backed by science. We want an #UncompromisedDGA!
The Trump administration’s overhaul of the nation’s largest food assistance program will cause millions of people to lose benefits, strain state budgets, and pressure the nation’s food supply chain, all while likely hindering the goals of the administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” platform.
The nation’s largest food aid program is about to see cuts. Here’s what to know
www.cspi.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Trump administration’s overhaul of the nation’s largest food assistance program will cause millions of people to lose benefits, strain state budgets, and pressure the nation’s food supply chain, all while likely hindering the goals of the administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” platform.
Tell the government: fully fund SNAP NOW! 👇👇
At a time of high grocery prices, increased unemployment, and reduced access to SNAP, families cannot afford to lose their full benefits. Families have dealt with enough this year—they shouldn’t also have to worry about how to put food on their table.
At a time of high grocery prices, increased unemployment, and reduced access to SNAP, families cannot afford to lose their full benefits. Families have dealt with enough this year—they shouldn’t also have to worry about how to put food on their table.
Families at risk of losing SNAP benefits in November
The USDA must act immediately to ensure families and children do not lose their SNAP benefits in November.
act.cspi.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Tell the government: fully fund SNAP NOW! 👇👇
At a time of high grocery prices, increased unemployment, and reduced access to SNAP, families cannot afford to lose their full benefits. Families have dealt with enough this year—they shouldn’t also have to worry about how to put food on their table.
At a time of high grocery prices, increased unemployment, and reduced access to SNAP, families cannot afford to lose their full benefits. Families have dealt with enough this year—they shouldn’t also have to worry about how to put food on their table.
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Breaking: The Agriculture Department plans to use emergency funds to cover 50 percent of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allotments this month, according to a court filing Monday.
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Breaking: USDA says it will partially pay November SNAP benefits
The Agriculture Department plans to use emergency funds to cover 50 percent of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allotments this month, according to a court filing Monday.
foodfix.co
November 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Breaking: The Agriculture Department plans to use emergency funds to cover 50 percent of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allotments this month, according to a court filing Monday.
foodfix.co/breaking-usd...
foodfix.co/breaking-usd...
Some good news!
But we still need to pressure Congress to call on the Trump administration to release SNAP funds. Take action now >> act.cspi.org/a/tell-the-f...
But we still need to pressure Congress to call on the Trump administration to release SNAP funds. Take action now >> act.cspi.org/a/tell-the-f...
October 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Some good news!
But we still need to pressure Congress to call on the Trump administration to release SNAP funds. Take action now >> act.cspi.org/a/tell-the-f...
But we still need to pressure Congress to call on the Trump administration to release SNAP funds. Take action now >> act.cspi.org/a/tell-the-f...
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Breaking News: A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to continue paying for food stamps during the government shutdown. SNAP, which aids 42 million people, was set to run out of funds on Saturday without intervention.
Trump Administration Ordered to Pay for SNAP Benefits Amid Shutdown: Live Updates
nyti.ms
October 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Breaking News: A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to continue paying for food stamps during the government shutdown. SNAP, which aids 42 million people, was set to run out of funds on Saturday without intervention.
Check the ingredients this Halloween! Even though the FDA banned the cancer-causing synthetic dye Red 3 back in January, the classic candy corn made by Brach's still contains Red 3, according to the ingredients list on their website, along with other food dyes of concern (Yellow 5 and Yellow 6).
October 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Check the ingredients this Halloween! Even though the FDA banned the cancer-causing synthetic dye Red 3 back in January, the classic candy corn made by Brach's still contains Red 3, according to the ingredients list on their website, along with other food dyes of concern (Yellow 5 and Yellow 6).
Did your last meal cause your food poisoning symptoms? Maybe...or maybe not. Let's break it down.
October 31, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Did your last meal cause your food poisoning symptoms? Maybe...or maybe not. Let's break it down.
Food poisoning is just an upset stomach that will last a couple of days, right? Not quite.
October 30, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Food poisoning is just an upset stomach that will last a couple of days, right? Not quite.
Students are asking for more plant-based options at school — but school districts face barriers in meeting that demand. Reps. @velazquez.house.gov & @adams.house.gov’s Plant Powered School Meals Pilot Act would change that.
Take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
October 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Students are asking for more plant-based options at school — but school districts face barriers in meeting that demand. Reps. @velazquez.house.gov & @adams.house.gov’s Plant Powered School Meals Pilot Act would change that.
Take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Did you know that, on average, most children consume more saturated fat than is recommended – potentially leading to heart disease?
If saturated fat limits are removed from the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that would be especially dangerous.
#UncompromisedDGA
If saturated fat limits are removed from the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that would be especially dangerous.
#UncompromisedDGA
October 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Did you know that, on average, most children consume more saturated fat than is recommended – potentially leading to heart disease?
If saturated fat limits are removed from the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that would be especially dangerous.
#UncompromisedDGA
If saturated fat limits are removed from the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that would be especially dangerous.
#UncompromisedDGA
Can you leave rice in the rice cooker on warm mode? As long as your rice cooker reaches this specific temperature, you should be safe.
October 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Can you leave rice in the rice cooker on warm mode? As long as your rice cooker reaches this specific temperature, you should be safe.
Is it safe to put hot food in the fridge? If you’ve been told that you shouldn’t put hot foods in the refrigerator because it will raise the temperature of the fridge—or worse, break your fridge—don't worry.
October 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Is it safe to put hot food in the fridge? If you’ve been told that you shouldn’t put hot foods in the refrigerator because it will raise the temperature of the fridge—or worse, break your fridge—don't worry.
With the government shut down, funding for SNAP and WIC are under threat. Join us for a webinar this Thursday to hear what's at stake and how advocates can stay engaged. Hear from speakers from CSPI, @natwicassoc.bsky.social & @fracposts.bsky.social.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
With the government shut down, funding for SNAP and WIC are under threat. Join us for a webinar this Thursday to hear what's at stake and how advocates can stay engaged. Hear from speakers from CSPI, @natwicassoc.bsky.social & @fracposts.bsky.social.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
How long is refrigerated food safe after a power outage? It depends on a few factors.
October 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
How long is refrigerated food safe after a power outage? It depends on a few factors.
A third of the nation’s 24 biggest food companies have not provided any public plans to remove synthetic food dyes. The FDA must use its regulatory authority to accelerate companies’ progress!
https://www.cspi.org/press-release/cspi-urges-federal-and-state-regulators-accelerate-progress-food-dyes
https://www.cspi.org/press-release/cspi-urges-federal-and-state-regulators-accelerate-progress-food-dyes
CSPI urges federal and state regulators to accelerate progress on food dyes
www.cspi.org
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A third of the nation’s 24 biggest food companies have not provided any public plans to remove synthetic food dyes. The FDA must use its regulatory authority to accelerate companies’ progress!
https://www.cspi.org/press-release/cspi-urges-federal-and-state-regulators-accelerate-progress-food-dyes
https://www.cspi.org/press-release/cspi-urges-federal-and-state-regulators-accelerate-progress-food-dyes
🚨 RECALL ALERT 🚨 Select cans of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola, and Sprite cans have been recalled by bottler Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages due to potential metal contamination. The recall was announced on October 20th and involves over 4,000 cans of these sodas distributed in Texas.
October 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🚨 RECALL ALERT 🚨 Select cans of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola, and Sprite cans have been recalled by bottler Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages due to potential metal contamination. The recall was announced on October 20th and involves over 4,000 cans of these sodas distributed in Texas.