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A year into MAHA, polls continue to find bipartisan backing for the movement’s food ideas. Senate health chairman presses ByHeart over botulism outbreak. Plus, a new era for weight loss meds.

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MAHA food agenda flying high in public polling
A year into MAHA, polls continue to find bipartisan backing for the movement’s food ideas. Senate health chairman presses ByHeart over botulism outbreak. Plus, a new era for weight loss meds.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Why the Trump administration’s revamp of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is likely to spark chaos — and perhaps a new era for nutrition advice.

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What to expect from the dietary guidelines revamp next month
Why the Trump administration’s revamp of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is likely to spark chaos — and perhaps a new era for nutrition advice.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Whole milk is back. The latest on the MAHA-EPA drama. Plus, FDA warns retailers for not pulling recalled ByHeart formula quickly.

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Whole milk on track to come back to schools
Whole milk is back. The latest on the MAHA-EPA drama. Plus, FDA warns retailers for not pulling recalled ByHeart formula quickly.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Make sure to check out the newest episode of Forked! Hosts
@hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross chat with @eathere2.bsky.social, host of the What You’re Eating podcast! They discuss if MAHA is a political movement, its longevity, and if it's doing any good!

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Forked: RFK Jr’s ‘massive’ promise to ‘eliminate’ autism ‘exposures’ | Food and Environment Reporting Network
In this episode, Helena and Theodore take the show on the road, talking many things MAHA and more with Jerusha Klemperer, host of the What You’re Eating podcast, from FoodPrint…
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December 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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In the coming months, many states are planning to restrict what foods and beverages can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. It’s a big change – and it could be chaotic.

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SNAP restrictions are coming soon for millions of people
In the coming months, many states are planning to restrict what foods and beverages can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. It’s a big change – and it could be chaoti...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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The Department of Health and Human Services suggests consumers should avoid ultra-processed foods on social media. Plus, MAHA faces political test with pesticide backlash.

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HHS uses meme to urge avoidance of ultra-processed foods
The Department of Health and Human Services suggests consumers should avoid ultra-processed foods on social media. Plus, MAHA faces political test with pesticide backlash.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is threatening to pull federal funding from several Democratic states for not turning over sensitive SNAP recipient data. What’s at stake: state administrative funds, not SNAP benefits.

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USDA threatens states (not SNAP benefits) in fight over recipient data
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is threatening to pull federal funding from several Democratic states for not turning over sensitive SNAP recipient data. What’s at stake: state administrative fun...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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San Francisco is going after the food industry in court. GRAS reform on the move. The latest on the infant botulism outbreak. Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration over SNAP eligibility.

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San Francisco files lawsuit against major food companies
San Francisco is going after the food industry in court. GRAS reform on the move. The latest on the infant botulism outbreak. Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration over SNAP eligibilit...
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December 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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A new series of papers in The Lancet highlight the global threat of ultra-processed diets, raising fresh questions about what the U.S. government plans to do about it.

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Scientists call for urgent crackdown on ultra-processed foods. Where’s MAHA?
A new series of papers in The Lancet highlight the global threat of ultra-processed diets, raising fresh questions about what the U.S. government plans to do about it.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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In this episode of Forked from @thefern.org, hosts
@hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross discuss whether MAHA momentum can translate into actual policy change...recorded live for the first time from DC!

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Forked: RFK Jr’s ‘massive’ promise to ‘eliminate’ autism ‘exposures’ | Food and Environment Reporting Network
This episode explores whether MAHA momentum in the states translates into actual policy change nationwide. Helena and Theodore host the first episode of Forked recorded in front of a live audience in…
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November 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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The feds are preparing to release new dietary guidelines next month, per RFK Jr. After shutdown, Brooke Rollins says all SNAP participants must re-apply. Really? Plus, White House chief of staff takes heat from MAHA.

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RFK Jr. says dietary guidelines will end ‘war on saturated fats’
The feds are preparing to release new dietary guidelines next month, per RFK Jr. After shutdown, Brooke Rollins says all SNAP participants must re-apply. Really? Plus, White House chief of staff takes...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Reporters weren't allowed inside the MAHA summit in Washington this week. Here’s what I learned anyway.

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Four takeaways from the swanky (and secretive) MAHA summit
Reporters weren't allowed inside the MAHA summit in Washington this week. Here’s what I learned anyway.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Some states have paid out full SNAP benefits, some have paid partial benefits, while others remain in limbo amid a flurry of court actions. Feds investigate infant botulism outbreak. Plus, a rundown of who’s speaking at the MAHA summit in Washington this week.

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SNAP still unsettled as Congress moves toward ending shutdown
Some states have paid out full SNAP benefits, some have paid partial benefits, while others remain in limbo amid a flurry of court actions. Feds investigate infant botulism outbreak. Plus, a rundown o...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Yesterday's newsletter featured a handy spreadsheet that compiles each state's statement on the current status of SNAP and when money would be distributed. Please note that the situation is changing quickly!

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SNAP November benefit updates by state
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November 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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A breakdown of where things stand with November SNAP benefits after a chaotic week.

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Millions of SNAP beneficiaries remain in limbo in court battle over benefits
A breakdown of where things stand with November SNAP benefits after a chaotic week.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Breaking: How intense pressure from the "Make America Healthy Again" movement is playing out on Capitol Hill.

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MAHA wins round one of preemption fight
How intense pressure from the "Make America Healthy Again" movement is playing out on Capitol Hill.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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On this episode of Forked, hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross discuss how the government shutdown is pushing SNAP toward a fiscal cliff. Can Congress save it? (Note: This episode was recorded before funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.)

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Forked: RFK Jr’s ‘massive’ promise to ‘eliminate’ autism ‘exposures’ | Food and Environment Reporting Network
In this episode, Helena and Theodore look at the federal government shutdown and what it means for SNAP. Also, the Truth Social post from President Trump to America’s ranchers, calling on them to…
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November 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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ICYMI: On November 11, there will be a live taping of Forked in D.C.! Interest has been high, and the event is at capacity, but you can sign up for the waitlist here!

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Forked Podcast LIVE in DC
Join FERN for a LIVE taping of FORKED, food politics in the age of MAHA with hosts Theodore Ross and Helena Bottemiller Evich
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November 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Millions of Americans remain in limbo as federal and state officials scramble to sort out partial SNAP benefits for November. Key USDA appointees advance in the Senate. Plus, SNAP households’ shopping habits mirror those of non-SNAP households.

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Timing TBD for USDA's partial SNAP stopgap
Millions of Americans remain in limbo as federal and state officials scramble to sort out partial SNAP benefits for November. Key USDA appointees advance in the Senate. Plus, SNAP households’ shopping...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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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.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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At the eleventh hour, federal courts have said USDA must use contingency funds to at least partially fund benefits for November. What’s next?

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Courts tell USDA to tap emergency funds to pay SNAP benefits
At the eleventh hour, federal courts have said USDA must use contingency funds to at least partially fund benefits for November. What’s next?
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October 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Before Friday's newsletter, you can the latest episode of Forked from hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross. The pair discusses how many CDC employees were actually let go in recent rounds of layoffs and firings.

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October 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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There is zero sign that Congress or the Trump administration are going to step in to fund November SNAP benefits. States are scrambling to get ready. Plus, preemption opponents get organized.

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Washington stumbles toward an unprecedented SNAP cliff
There is zero sign that Congress or the Trump administration are going to step in to fund November SNAP benefits. States are scrambling to get ready. Plus, preemption opponents get organized.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Tens of millions of Americans are about to lose their grocery benefits as Washington remains locked in a shutdown fight. This is really bad.

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The shutdown debacle enters its SNAP era — and it’s about to get ugly
Tens of millions of Americans are about to lose their grocery benefits as Washington remains locked in a shutdown fight. This is really bad.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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The food industry is launching a new campaign aimed at trying to put Washington back in charge of food policy. We have all the details.

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Welcome to the MAHA preemption fight
The food industry is launching a new campaign aimed at trying to put Washington back in charge of food policy. We have all the details.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM