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So back in March, the Trump admin cancelled $1 billion in local food purchases for schools and food banks.
Now, the Trump admin is buying $30 million in produce for food banks, and says that this shows they're supporting farmers?
The math isn’t mathing.
Now, the Trump admin is buying $30 million in produce for food banks, and says that this shows they're supporting farmers?
The math isn’t mathing.
November 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
So back in March, the Trump admin cancelled $1 billion in local food purchases for schools and food banks.
Now, the Trump admin is buying $30 million in produce for food banks, and says that this shows they're supporting farmers?
The math isn’t mathing.
Now, the Trump admin is buying $30 million in produce for food banks, and says that this shows they're supporting farmers?
The math isn’t mathing.
Last week, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, legislation CSPI has long opposed, passed the Senate.
This is the exact opposite of what is needed to improve child health outcomes, and this bill is a clear handout to the dairy industry at the expense of our children’s health.
This is the exact opposite of what is needed to improve child health outcomes, and this bill is a clear handout to the dairy industry at the expense of our children’s health.
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Last week, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, legislation CSPI has long opposed, passed the Senate.
This is the exact opposite of what is needed to improve child health outcomes, and this bill is a clear handout to the dairy industry at the expense of our children’s health.
This is the exact opposite of what is needed to improve child health outcomes, and this bill is a clear handout to the dairy industry at the expense of our children’s health.
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans must stay grounded in science, not industry pressure! With more Americans than ever facing obesity and diabetes, we deserve clear, evidence-based nutrition guidance backed by science in our current world of misinformation.
#UncompromisedDGA
#UncompromisedDGA
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans must stay grounded in science, not industry pressure! With more Americans than ever facing obesity and diabetes, we deserve clear, evidence-based nutrition guidance backed by science in our current world of misinformation.
#UncompromisedDGA
#UncompromisedDGA
There's no evidence that vaccines and autism are linked, but the CDC has updated their website today to suggest otherwise, despite the significant existing body of research showing that there is no association.
CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism and vaccines | CNN
Scientific information on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website was replaced on Wednesday with anti-vaccine talking points that don’t rule out a link between vaccines and autism,...
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
There's no evidence that vaccines and autism are linked, but the CDC has updated their website today to suggest otherwise, despite the significant existing body of research showing that there is no association.
Check it out! CSPI's Director of Regulatory Affairs, Sarah Sorscher, spoke with Wayne Pines of the FDA Watch podcast about the impacts of the government shutdown on the FDA, how the food industry is adapting to evolving guidance on ultraprocessed foods, and more.
How Industry Is Adapting to FDA's Food Shifts
Podcast Episode · FDA Watch · 11/17/2025 · 49m
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November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Check it out! CSPI's Director of Regulatory Affairs, Sarah Sorscher, spoke with Wayne Pines of the FDA Watch podcast about the impacts of the government shutdown on the FDA, how the food industry is adapting to evolving guidance on ultraprocessed foods, and more.
If we’re fighting a ‘war on saturated fat,’ it’s because heart disease is still the country’s leading killer. Ignoring the evidence won’t ‘Make America Healthy Again’—it will just put more people at risk.
RFK Jr says he will end the "war" on saturated fats, contradicting decades of evidence-based dietary recommendations.
"We’re ending the war on saturated fats in this country. So, we’re going to publish dietary guidelines that are going to stress the importance of protein and saturated fats."
"We’re ending the war on saturated fats in this country. So, we’re going to publish dietary guidelines that are going to stress the importance of protein and saturated fats."
November 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
If we’re fighting a ‘war on saturated fat,’ it’s because heart disease is still the country’s leading killer. Ignoring the evidence won’t ‘Make America Healthy Again’—it will just put more people at risk.
“'There’s a lot of red flags about the way ByHeart is managing this outbreak, which tells me they don’t have an experienced food-safety team at the helm,' [said Sarah Sorscher, the director of regulatory affairs at CSPI]."
Baby formula is one of the most highly regulated sectors of the U.S. food industry. But it’s still too vulnerable to contamination, @nicholasflorko.bsky.social reports.
America Has a Baby-Formula Problem—Again
One of the most highly regulated sectors in the U.S. food industry is still too vulnerable to contamination.
www.theatlantic.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“'There’s a lot of red flags about the way ByHeart is managing this outbreak, which tells me they don’t have an experienced food-safety team at the helm,' [said Sarah Sorscher, the director of regulatory affairs at CSPI]."
Our friends at Community Food Advocates of NYC made a wonderful video on farmers in New York state and how they're growing more than food - they’re growing relationships, strong local economies, and the resilience our communities. We're proud to have supported the production of this video!
Cultivating Community: Why Values-Based Food Purchasing Matters
YouTube video by Community Food Advocates
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November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Our friends at Community Food Advocates of NYC made a wonderful video on farmers in New York state and how they're growing more than food - they’re growing relationships, strong local economies, and the resilience our communities. We're proud to have supported the production of this video!
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Experts say the formula maker spent three days trying to minimize a dangerous situation. ByHeart says it 'acted immediately' after a call with the FDA
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ByHeart’s ‘bizarre’ response to infant botulism outbreak worries food safety experts
ByHeart’s ‘bizarre’ response to infant botulism outbreak worries food safety experts.
www.statnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Experts say the formula maker spent three days trying to minimize a dangerous situation. ByHeart says it 'acted immediately' after a call with the FDA
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On the ByHeart formula recall: “I have never seen a company so aggressively fight to deny the evidence against them," @cspinet.org's Sarah Sorscher said. Why food safety experts are alarmed by the company's response to the infant botulism outbreak:
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ByHeart’s ‘bizarre’ response to infant botulism outbreak worries food safety experts
ByHeart’s ‘bizarre’ response to infant botulism outbreak worries food safety experts.
www.statnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
On the ByHeart formula recall: “I have never seen a company so aggressively fight to deny the evidence against them," @cspinet.org's Sarah Sorscher said. Why food safety experts are alarmed by the company's response to the infant botulism outbreak:
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“I have never seen a company so aggressively fight to deny the evidence against them.”
Byheart's response to an investigation into a potential botulism outbreak in select infant formula has been "bizarre," according to CSPI's Sarah Sorscher.
Byheart's response to an investigation into a potential botulism outbreak in select infant formula has been "bizarre," according to CSPI's Sarah Sorscher.
ByHeart’s ‘bizarre’ response to infant botulism outbreak worries food safety experts
ByHeart’s ‘bizarre’ response to infant botulism outbreak worries food safety experts.
www.statnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“I have never seen a company so aggressively fight to deny the evidence against them.”
Byheart's response to an investigation into a potential botulism outbreak in select infant formula has been "bizarre," according to CSPI's Sarah Sorscher.
Byheart's response to an investigation into a potential botulism outbreak in select infant formula has been "bizarre," according to CSPI's Sarah Sorscher.
Weakening saturated fat limits in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans would put children’s health at risk—especially in school meals. The DGAs should protect kids, not industry profits #UncompromisedDGA
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Weakening saturated fat limits in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans would put children’s health at risk—especially in school meals. The DGAs should protect kids, not industry profits #UncompromisedDGA
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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...
foodfix.co
November 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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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Michael Nutter, board chair of CSPI, says that whether it's in schools, jails, shelters, or municipal buildings, better food procurement policies can promote healthier, more resilient cities.
Food Procurement Policies Can Promote Healthier, More Resilient Cities
Op-ed: In August, Chicago set new nutrition standards for all food and beverages sold or served on city property. It's one of a growing number of major cities to have established healthy food purchasing policies.
nextcity.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Michael Nutter, board chair of CSPI, says that whether it's in schools, jails, shelters, or municipal buildings, better food procurement policies can promote healthier, more resilient cities.
CSPI President @drpeterlurie.bsky.social spoke to @jama.com about the new trend of IV hydration spas and the concern about the risks of this growing markets that slips between the cracks of state and federal regulation and has the potential for significant adverse effects 👇
IV hydration spas are a growing segment of the medical spa market but have been able to “slip between the cracks” of state and federal regulation.
A JAMA #MedicalNews article discusses the rise of IV hydration spas and the perceived benefits and known risks.
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A JAMA #MedicalNews article discusses the rise of IV hydration spas and the perceived benefits and known risks.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
CSPI President @drpeterlurie.bsky.social spoke to @jama.com about the new trend of IV hydration spas and the concern about the risks of this growing markets that slips between the cracks of state and federal regulation and has the potential for significant adverse effects 👇
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.
🚨 RECALL ALERT 🚨 Select lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula are linked to an outbreak of infant botulism, with 13 infant illnesses from 10 states.
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▪️ Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🚨 RECALL ALERT 🚨 Select lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula are linked to an outbreak of infant botulism, with 13 infant illnesses from 10 states.
▪️ Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)
▪️ Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)
▪️ Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)
▪️ Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)
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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!