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Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· 7d

"Truth decay" & health misinformation put us all at risk. Join CSPI’s Dr. Caitlin Dow & Dr. Jessie Seiler to learn how media & influencers distort facts, and how you can spot the spin. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bdiItQJHTeWsTlqMrvQ55g#/registration

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· 11d

Confusion over food expiration dates is one of the leading causes of food waste. Tell your reps to support the Food Date Labeling Act: https://act.cspi.org/a/support-standardizing-and-clarifying-food-expiration-date-labels

Text stating the federal government does not regulate on-package food date labels except for infant formula, above a milk carton with a sell-by date.

In 2024, Americans discarded 3.5 million tons of food due to unclear expiration date labels, shown by a large pile of wasted produce.

Hands holding an empty wallet below text about U.S. consumers wasting over $762 annually on food.

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· 13d

Dozens of countries have adopted front-of-package nutrition labels to empower consumers. It’s time the U.S. joins them! The Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2026, intro'd today by @blumenthal.senate.gov and @booker.senate.gov, would overhaul food labels for the first time in more than 30 years.

Graphic showing a woman in a grocery aisle examining a food package. Bold text reads: "Senators introduce new bill to promote transparent food labels." In the top right, a mock FDA warning label highlights high levels of Saturated Fat, Sodium, and Added Sugars.

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· 18d

Companies like Coca-Cola have spent billions of dollar over the past 100 years advertising their ultra-sugary drinks in Times Square. Yesterday, we said enough is enough. Our coalition held a rally there to raise awareness and say: FLATTEN BIG SODA!

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· 22d

Want to turn community voices into real policy change? Join our free webinar featuring leaders from IL, GA, and NC sharing practical advocacy strategies that work. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d2Gz1aRwRCyk_75BlxCECQ#/registration

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· 23d

Confused by "best by" dates? Food date confusion costs Americans ~$760/year and wastes 3.5M tons of food. Support the bipartisan Food Date Labeling Act to end the confusion and cut waste! https://act.cspi.org/a/support-standardizing-and-clarifying-food-expiration-date-labels?ms=&sourceid=1130505

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· 24d

TAKE ACTION: Stop this bill that undermines food security! At a time when millions of people are struggling to afford groceries, we should not be cutting nutrition assistance. Click the link in our bio to tell your reps to support a farm bill that strengthens families, farmers, and communities!

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· 26d

🚨 UPDATE 🚨 On July 16, the FDA issued an advisory that consumers should avoid eating shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. Additional states may be added as more information becomes available.

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· 28d

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Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· 29d

CSPI's DeAnna Nara spoke on WTEN's Empire State Weekly about three important bills on Governor Kathy Hochul's desk and how they will help New Yorkers! Check out her interview (starts at 10:15) at the link in the comments👇

A split-screen broadcast image from "Empire State Weekly" featuring CSPI Campaign Manager Dr. DeAnna Nara speaking on the left panel, and WTEN anchor John Gray listening in a news studio on the right panel.

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jul 12

Give Big Soda a red card. End Coca-Cola’s FIFA deal by 2030—starting with a commitment now. It’s time to stop putting corporate profit over public health. Make your voice heard at kickbigsodaout.org!

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jul 11

⚽ Big Soda sponsors FIFA’s biggest tournaments—including the upcoming World Cup. But behind the spectacle, there’s a cost. These companies pollute our planet, target children with their ads and harm our health. 🟥 It’s time to change the game. Let’s #KickBigSodaOut

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jul 9

Join us and the Celiac Disease Foundation in support of the Celiac Safety Act! This bill would classify gluten-containing grains as major food allergens, requiring clear labeling on all food products that contain them. Urge your reps to cosponsor this bipartisan bill! 🔗 celiac.org/celiacsafety...

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jul 7

VICTORY! Join us tomorrow at 11am EST for a webinar celebrating the passage of this major food reform package that will strengthen consumer transparency and clean up New York’s food supply, amid longstanding food safety gaps and a weakened FDA. 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jul 2

Practice safe grilling this weekend! Keep the fun going and avoid food poisoning with these quick, essential grilling safety tips 👇

Close-up of meat and vegetable kabobs cooking on a backyard grill in bright sunlight, with blurred figures and a house in the background.

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jul 1

$𝟏𝟖𝟕 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧. That’s how much H.R. 1, the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," will reduce federal funding for SNAP over the next decade. Our new report with the Global Food Institute at The George Washington University takes a look at H.R. 1 and its far-reaching consequences one year later.

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jun 29

Dunkin’ is serving up a liquid quarter-pounder on their limited-time Fourth of July menu! A large “Dazzleberry Coolatta" contains 124 grams of added sugar – literally a 1/4 pound, and with more calories than an actual McD's Quarter Pounder. This drink would make the Founding Fathers’ heads explode 🤯

Graphic with a light blue and purple gradient background featuring a Dunkin' Dazzleberry Coolatta. The frozen beverage is layered with bright blue and white slush, topped with whipped cream and red and blue sprinkles. Large, bold white text with a blue outline reads: "DUNKIN'S Dazzleberry Coolatta. 1/4 POUND OF SUGAR!" Two small white stars decorate the background.

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jun 27

Digital price gouging is on the rise. Online food ordering and delivery facilitates food access for many consumers and can be particularly crucial for many people. But when these platforms adopt unfair or deceptive acts or practices to maximize profits, they undermine food access.

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jun 19

Happy Juneteenth! Although #Juneteenth was made a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden, its significance and roots date back to 1865 in Texas.

Two women, Martha Yates Jones and Pinkie Yates, sit in a horse-drawn buggy decorated for a Juneteenth celebration in the city of Houston

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jun 11

ICYMI: CSPI prez. @drpeterlurie.bsky.social spoke with @cbsnews.com for an investigative report on the unapproved peptide retatrutide. 👇

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jun 10

🚨RECALL ALERT🚨 The FDA has issued a recall of Clover Hill Dairy soft ricotta/requeson cheese. A total of 8 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 3 states. There have been 7 hospitalizations, and one death reported. 🔗 www.fda.gov/food/outbrea...

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jun 8

Have you seen fitness influencers promoting peptides? If you have, one of them might be retatrutide, or "Reta" as it's known in the fitness space. CSPI prez. @drpeterlurie.bsky.social spoke with @cbsnews.com about it below 👇

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jun 5

The Good Food NY Bill just passed the NY legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support! This bill would strengthen farm viability and increase in-state food sales by giving public institutions the freedom to buy more food from NY farms instead of forcing them to contract with the lowest bidder.

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jun 4

Starbucks rolled out their line of Refreshers to get you—and your wallet—in the door after the morning coffee rush. That means marketing caffeine in dressed-up sugary drinks. So how much caffeine and sugar are in Starbucks Refreshers? We've got the breakdown at the link in the thread below 👇

Graphic featuring three iced Starbucks Refreshers in clear plastic cups against a teal background. Large white text overlays the image, reading: "How much caffeine and sugar are in Starbucks Refreshers?"

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jun 2

Do you think kids get enough time to eat at school? Join us on June 9 for a webinar where the authors of our latest report will dive into their findings and recommendations on how to tackle this important issue. Register 🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ko85JRuBQTi6_qc9OuhQdg

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jun 2

Happy #Pride! CSPI recognizes the importance of this month, and we stand firmly against actions that would reduce the progress that has been made in recent decades to protect the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ community and will continue to do our part to resist bigotry.

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· Jun 1

Are students getting enough time to eat at school? Our research says that, for the most part, no, they aren't. And that's a big problem. 🧵 (1/8)

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· May 21

As the so-called MAHA movement gains steam, advocates face a defining question: What does it really take to make America healthy? In this webinar, leading voices in anti-hunger advocacy, public health, & food policy will discuss why collaboration is essential now. 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· May 19

This May, CSPI is proud to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! We know that true nutrition security and food safety cannot exist without equity, and this month we’re honoring the invaluable contributions of the AANHPI community to our food system.

Center for Science in the Public Interest@cspinet· May 19

Join us on June 2 for a discussion about the intersection of food and transportation! Transportation systems do more than move people. They shape the environments we live in, the messages we see, and the choices available to our communities. Register here! 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...