Center for Science in the Public Interest
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The Center for Science in the Public Interest is your food and health watchdog. 🍐🍅🍇
President: @drpeterlurie.bsky.social
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cspi_nutritionaction
President: @drpeterlurie.bsky.social
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cspi_nutritionaction
We're proud to have partnered with Community Food Advocates of NYC, the New York State Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP) Coalition, and the Good Food Buffalo Coalition for the critically important #GoodFoodNY advocacy day!
February 17, 2026 at 5:24 PM
We're proud to have partnered with Community Food Advocates of NYC, the New York State Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP) Coalition, and the Good Food Buffalo Coalition for the critically important #GoodFoodNY advocacy day!
Even Grok isn't buying the new DGAs!
The site Realfood.gov uses Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot to dispense nutrition information—some of which contradicts the government’s new guidelines.
RFK Jr. Says Americans Need More Protein. His Grok-Powered Food Website Disagrees
The site Realfood.gov uses Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot to dispense nutrition information—some of which contradicts the government’s new guidelines.
www.wired.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Even Grok isn't buying the new DGAs!
Good news on the food chemical front! FDA is moving to reassess the safety of butylated hydroxyanisole, a food additive demonstrated to cause cancer in rats, mice, and hamsters. 🧵 (1/3)
FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods
Federal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products. The U.S.
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Good news on the food chemical front! FDA is moving to reassess the safety of butylated hydroxyanisole, a food additive demonstrated to cause cancer in rats, mice, and hamsters. 🧵 (1/3)
Americans don't need meat we need FIBER 😭
RFK Jr on what he'll eat during the Super Bowl: "I am on a carnivore diet so I just eat meat and ferments, and I'm very happy with that. So I'm probably going to have yogurt."
February 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Americans don't need meat we need FIBER 😭
🧵 No family, regardless of their immigration status, should feel they must forego food assistance, health care, or government services for fear of encountering violence at the hands of ICE.
That’s why CSPI supports the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act. (1/5)
That’s why CSPI supports the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act. (1/5)
CSPI supports protecting sensitive locations from immigration enforcement
www.cspi.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:56 PM
🧵 No family, regardless of their immigration status, should feel they must forego food assistance, health care, or government services for fear of encountering violence at the hands of ICE.
That’s why CSPI supports the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act. (1/5)
That’s why CSPI supports the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act. (1/5)
Why do we love SNAP? Because SNAP provides meals to families in need of comfort and stability. Access to food should not be a luxury - tell Congress to repeal the SNAP cuts! 👇👇
#whyilovesnap
#whyilovesnap
Tell Congress: Pass a Farm Bill that Restores the Food Safety Net
The next farm bill is a critical opportunity to protect and reinvest in our most critical food safety net program, SNAP. At a time when millions of people in this country are facing economic hardships...
act.cspi.org
February 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Why do we love SNAP? Because SNAP provides meals to families in need of comfort and stability. Access to food should not be a luxury - tell Congress to repeal the SNAP cuts! 👇👇
#whyilovesnap
#whyilovesnap
Concerned about food recalls? We have a full list of the ones to watch right here 👇
Recalls to watch: Cheese, chia seeds, pasta, tuna, and more
Lead, Listeria, Salmonella, undeclared allergens, and more. See the latest food, cookware, and supplement recalls and food safety tips.
www.cspi.org
February 5, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Concerned about food recalls? We have a full list of the ones to watch right here 👇
Think the Dietary Guidelines don't matter? Think again. CSPI's Grace Chamberlin, MPH and Caitlin Dow, Ph.D. spoke with @lelanargi.bsky.social at The Guardian about contradictions in the new DGAs and the impacts they're likely going to have.
Some experts say the new US dietary guidelines have ‘conflicting messaging’. Here’s who will be affected most
It will take years for changes to take effect, but children who eat school meals and seniors served by Meals on Wheels will feel the DGA ripple effects
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Think the Dietary Guidelines don't matter? Think again. CSPI's Grace Chamberlin, MPH and Caitlin Dow, Ph.D. spoke with @lelanargi.bsky.social at The Guardian about contradictions in the new DGAs and the impacts they're likely going to have.
🚨 RECALL ALERT 🚨 Thousands of products distributed have been recalled due to the presence of rodent and avian contamination.
🔗 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gold-star-distribution-inc-issues-recall-certain-fda-regulated-products-three-states-including-drugs
🔗 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gold-star-distribution-inc-issues-recall-certain-fda-regulated-products-three-states-including-drugs
January 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM
🚨 RECALL ALERT 🚨 Thousands of products distributed have been recalled due to the presence of rodent and avian contamination.
🔗 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gold-star-distribution-inc-issues-recall-certain-fda-regulated-products-three-states-including-drugs
🔗 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gold-star-distribution-inc-issues-recall-certain-fda-regulated-products-three-states-including-drugs
Having no plant-based options at schools can mean going hungry — especially for students who rely on free school meals. Time to pass this bill to protect student health & tackle hunger! Take action: Text FUTURE to 30373.
@velazquez.house.gov @adams.house.gov @schiff.senate.gov
@velazquez.house.gov @adams.house.gov @schiff.senate.gov
January 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Having no plant-based options at schools can mean going hungry — especially for students who rely on free school meals. Time to pass this bill to protect student health & tackle hunger! Take action: Text FUTURE to 30373.
@velazquez.house.gov @adams.house.gov @schiff.senate.gov
@velazquez.house.gov @adams.house.gov @schiff.senate.gov
Experts say that red meat is a harm to both our health and the planet's. But it’s not just whether to cut back on red (and processed) meat. The question is: What will take its place? Here's 5 reasons to cut back on animal food.
🔗 https://www.cspi.org/article/5-reasons-cut-back-animal-foods
🔗 https://www.cspi.org/article/5-reasons-cut-back-animal-foods
January 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Experts say that red meat is a harm to both our health and the planet's. But it’s not just whether to cut back on red (and processed) meat. The question is: What will take its place? Here's 5 reasons to cut back on animal food.
🔗 https://www.cspi.org/article/5-reasons-cut-back-animal-foods
🔗 https://www.cspi.org/article/5-reasons-cut-back-animal-foods
Putting healthier foods in convenience stores has been a goal of nutrition advocates. But per CSPI's Joelle Johnson, even under a new USDA rule, “it would be very easy for a retailer to meet the proposed rule by stocking foods…that are high in added sugar, sodium, saturated fat, and refined grains.”
America’s Convenience-Store Conundrum
The Trump administration’s “real food” campaign will go only so far as the offerings at your local mini-mart.
www.theatlantic.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Putting healthier foods in convenience stores has been a goal of nutrition advocates. But per CSPI's Joelle Johnson, even under a new USDA rule, “it would be very easy for a retailer to meet the proposed rule by stocking foods…that are high in added sugar, sodium, saturated fat, and refined grains.”
We have a chance to reimagine how food policies can provide a stronger, healthier, more just food system for everyone! We’ve been stuck in an endless loop of continuing resolutions since 2023, rather than passing a new Farm Bill. Here's what CSPI is calling for 👇
https://ow.ly/h37350Y53cn
https://ow.ly/h37350Y53cn
The Farm Bill: An opportunity to strengthen nutrition equity
The Farm Bill offers an opportunity to reimagine how nutrition and food policies can deliver a stronger, healthier, more just food system for everyone.
ow.ly
January 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
We have a chance to reimagine how food policies can provide a stronger, healthier, more just food system for everyone! We’ve been stuck in an endless loop of continuing resolutions since 2023, rather than passing a new Farm Bill. Here's what CSPI is calling for 👇
https://ow.ly/h37350Y53cn
https://ow.ly/h37350Y53cn
The farm bill is more than just an agriculture bill; it's a vital piece of legislation impacting the health of millions of people in this country! The decisions made in the farm bill will impact communities for years to come.
https://www.cspi.org/advocacy/nutrition/nutrition-security-farm-bill
https://www.cspi.org/advocacy/nutrition/nutrition-security-farm-bill
Nutrition security and the farm bill
The upcoming 2024 Farm Bill is a critical opportunity for Congress to address long-standing nutritional inequities, strengthen the food system infrastructure, and lower the burden of healthcare costs for millions of Americans.
www.cspi.org
January 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The farm bill is more than just an agriculture bill; it's a vital piece of legislation impacting the health of millions of people in this country! The decisions made in the farm bill will impact communities for years to come.
https://www.cspi.org/advocacy/nutrition/nutrition-security-farm-bill
https://www.cspi.org/advocacy/nutrition/nutrition-security-farm-bill
Join us next Wednesday! We'll share CSPI's approach to incorporating an environmental lens to nutrition policies and priorities and collectively explore ways to learn and drive measurable impact across the food system.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Join us next Wednesday! We'll share CSPI's approach to incorporating an environmental lens to nutrition policies and priorities and collectively explore ways to learn and drive measurable impact across the food system.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Looking for a newsletter that breaks through the misinformation? We've got you covered. Science Over Spin sets the record straight every month with trustworthy analysis and expert nutrition advice on daily living.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Looking for a newsletter that breaks through the misinformation? We've got you covered. Science Over Spin sets the record straight every month with trustworthy analysis and expert nutrition advice on daily living.
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Last year we saw devastating blows to the food safety net, from the cancellation of programs that deliver farm-fresh food to schools and food banks, to historic cuts in funding for SNAP. But the upcoming Farm Bill offers a chance to reimagine our food policies.
The Farm Bill: An opportunity to strengthen nutrition equity
The Farm Bill offers an opportunity to reimagine how nutrition and food policies can deliver a stronger, healthier, more just food system for everyone.
www.cspi.org
January 26, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Last year we saw devastating blows to the food safety net, from the cancellation of programs that deliver farm-fresh food to schools and food banks, to historic cuts in funding for SNAP. But the upcoming Farm Bill offers a chance to reimagine our food policies.
Reposted by Center for Science in the Public Interest
💻 ICYMI our joint webinar this week, the recording is now available from @cspinet.org!
🔗 Watch the replay here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ompd...
🔗 Watch the replay here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ompd...
💻 Join @cspinet.org, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and representatives from key federal nutrition programs to unpack the implications of changes to the new 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
🔗 Register (FREE for #eatrightPRO members & non-members): https://sm.eatright.org/CSPIwebinar)
🔗 Register (FREE for #eatrightPRO members & non-members): https://sm.eatright.org/CSPIwebinar)
January 23, 2026 at 7:52 PM
💻 ICYMI our joint webinar this week, the recording is now available from @cspinet.org!
🔗 Watch the replay here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ompd...
🔗 Watch the replay here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ompd...
Our Uncompromised DGA is the answer to the confusion and contradictions of the federal government's new Dietary Guidelines!
Read our op-ed in @civileats.com and then check them out here: www.cspi.org/Uncompromise...
Read our op-ed in @civileats.com and then check them out here: www.cspi.org/Uncompromise...
January 23, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Our Uncompromised DGA is the answer to the confusion and contradictions of the federal government's new Dietary Guidelines!
Read our op-ed in @civileats.com and then check them out here: www.cspi.org/Uncompromise...
Read our op-ed in @civileats.com and then check them out here: www.cspi.org/Uncompromise...
🚨 RECALL ALERT 🚨 Listeria has been found in select cheese products! Read the full recall here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ambriola-company-issues-recall-cheese-products-because-listeria-health-risk
January 21, 2026 at 10:01 PM
🚨 RECALL ALERT 🚨 Listeria has been found in select cheese products! Read the full recall here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ambriola-company-issues-recall-cheese-products-because-listeria-health-risk
The new food pyramid seems a little...top-heavy, doesn't it? CSPI's Vice President of Programs, Anupama Joshi, joined @earthislandjournal.bsky.social's Terra Verde podcast to discuss RFK, Jr.'s drastic changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the curious case of the food pyramid.
Dissecting RFK's Meat-Heavy Food Pyramid | KPFA
Three nutrition and food policy experts explain the public health and environmental implications of the Trump administration's new dietary guidelines.
kpfa.org
January 20, 2026 at 3:31 PM
The new food pyramid seems a little...top-heavy, doesn't it? CSPI's Vice President of Programs, Anupama Joshi, joined @earthislandjournal.bsky.social's Terra Verde podcast to discuss RFK, Jr.'s drastic changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the curious case of the food pyramid.
It's been 40 years since the first observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day. While we have made social progress beyond some blatant acts of injustices, we are regressing in other areas. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to being inclusive, open, kind, collaborative, and accountable.
January 19, 2026 at 2:28 PM
It's been 40 years since the first observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day. While we have made social progress beyond some blatant acts of injustices, we are regressing in other areas. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to being inclusive, open, kind, collaborative, and accountable.
Nutrition policy should be coherent, not confusing! More Americans than ever are facing diet-related chronic disease, and in our current world of misinformation we need & deserve clear nutrition guidance backed by science. Check out CSPI's #UncompromisedDGA at the link in our bio 🍐
January 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Nutrition policy should be coherent, not confusing! More Americans than ever are facing diet-related chronic disease, and in our current world of misinformation we need & deserve clear nutrition guidance backed by science. Check out CSPI's #UncompromisedDGA at the link in our bio 🍐
Do you ever wonder whether your grocery store cares about whether you have a healthy diet? CSPI's Eva Greenthal went on the The Leading Voices in Food podcast from WFPC Duke to discuss grocery "report cards" for the biggest food retailers.
Grading the Biggest US Grocery Stores on Healthy Offerings
YouTube video by WFPC Duke
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Do you ever wonder whether your grocery store cares about whether you have a healthy diet? CSPI's Eva Greenthal went on the The Leading Voices in Food podcast from WFPC Duke to discuss grocery "report cards" for the biggest food retailers.
There is a solution to fully address the SNAP harm caused by H.R. 1. Tell Congress to support the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act and #stopthatSNAPshift to states in FY26 appropriations.
Act now: https://secure.everyaction.com/Wf7TjlCO3kue_AtCMhE6qQ2
Act now: https://secure.everyaction.com/Wf7TjlCO3kue_AtCMhE6qQ2
January 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
There is a solution to fully address the SNAP harm caused by H.R. 1. Tell Congress to support the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act and #stopthatSNAPshift to states in FY26 appropriations.
Act now: https://secure.everyaction.com/Wf7TjlCO3kue_AtCMhE6qQ2
Act now: https://secure.everyaction.com/Wf7TjlCO3kue_AtCMhE6qQ2