Not In My Food

Complete Consumer Reports Arsenic In Rice Results

Government data shows eating one rice food item can increase arsenic exposure by 44 percent

Consumers Union urges the grocery store to sell only meat and poultry raised without antibiotics

Letter to two Congressional committees refutes industry claims about Consumers Union’s recently released report and campaign.

Consumers Union has long advocated for a ban on BPA in baby bottles and kids’ spill-proof cups

Report offers details on national supermarket chains that sell meat raised without antibiotics, a consumer poll on the issue and recommendations for shoppers. New campaign, “Meat Without Drugs” asks grocery retailer Trader Joe’s to only source meat raised without antibiotics.

June 18, 2012 Tom Vilsack, Secretary Kathleen Merrigan, Deputy Secretary US Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 Dear Secretary Vilsack and Deputy Secretary Merrigan: Consumer Reports and its advocacy arm, Consumers Union, have recently conducted a shopping scan of labels on more than 1,000 packages of meat from stores across the Continue Reading

CU commends AMA for supporting mandatory premarket safety assessment but disappointed about mandatory labeling

Consumers Union supports FDA’s position in order to avoid misleading consumers with a new label.

This letter from CU to the FDA details the additional steps the agency should take to protect the health of animals and the public.

Urges USDA to conduct thorough investigation of California case

CU is seriously concerned by the announcement of a new case of mad cow disease in a cow from California

In letter to OMB, CU says recent salad greens recall highlights the need for action

Expresses disappointment at new guidelines that are voluntary for the meat industry

CU: There is ample scientific evidence about the health risks of BPA

New analysis shows database is working as intended

Congress has a great opportunity to help make cars safer and save lives on our highways

Congressman has filed three petitions to the FDA proposing a ban on BPA in baby food packaging, canned food, and reusable food containers.

CU disappointed the government did not take final action to address the problem

First-ever guidelines unveiled to limit distractions for in-vehicle electronic devices

Consumer Reports tests of arsenic and lead levels in certain apple, grape juices raise concerns

Groups say GE salmon as an unsafe food additive couldn’t pass proper review

Consumers Union urges FDA to limit sodium levels in food

Consumers Union deeply dismayed at the failure of a bill that would have required labeling of genetically engineered fish, and protect consumer choice.

The health risks that mercury exposure poses are serious to children and other vulnerable populations