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Big tobacco made Lunchables to hook kids on highly processed food
Lunchables have been popular since the 1980s, giving kids a quick meal on the go. But most parents don’t know who had a hand in creating them and getting kids hooked: Big Tobacco. The make-your-own...
It’s all food safety delays at the FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has delayed a long list of food chemicals and food safety actions, both promised and legally required. In some cases, these actions have been overdue for more than 30...
Safer choices: What to know about eyelash serums
Growing demand for the “clean girl aesthetic” and lightweight, minimalist makeup, has influencers and everyday buyers reaching for eyelash serums. These lash serums range from prescription...
5 healthier school lunches you can pack in minutes
Food companies sell a lot of pre-packaged lunches wrapped in bright colors, new flavors or other ways to get kids’ attention. In fact, the company behind Lunchables used some of the same research and...
Most fast food chains have concerning chemicals on the menu
When you’re trying to decide what to get at your favorite fast food spot, it can be hard to know exactly what you’re eating – including whether it’s made with potentially harmful ingredients. That’s...
Adding folic acid to food can save newborn babies. A misleading food 'safety' bill could block that
Food companies are pushing a bill in Congress, the FRESH Act , as a food safety measure. It isn’t. The bill, if enacted, would block state laws regulating chemicals in food, known as preemption. And...
Interactive map: Tracking state food chemical regulation in the U.S.
Thousands of chemicals are allowed for use in food sold in this country. And while most of these are likely safe to eat, some have been linked to serious health harms.
Industry says food safety costs more. Some store brands show it doesn’t need to.
Food industry lobbyists argue that food safety laws drive up grocery prices. EWG’s review of the shelf tells a different story – retailers are already proving that removing chemicals of concern from...
‘The Great Reformulation’: How some grocery giants are cutting back on food chemicals
Many grocery stores are meeting consumer demand by taking food chemicals off their shelves. More than 70% of U.S. adults are concerned about chemicals in their food and water – and they deserve better...
Should ‘city slickers’ receive farm subsidies?
Farm subsidies should go only to people living or working on a farm. That’s what Senate Agriculture Committee members Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) agreed on when the panel debated...
We checked 12 fast food chains for ultra-processed ingredients. Only one had none
Fast food chains – think popular places like KFC, McDonald’s and Pizza Hut – can be quick and easy places to grab a meal. And many of us do. U.S. families get almost a third of their calories from...
Thanks to state laws, Dollar Tree is pledging to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from its shelves
If you’ve ever wondered whether state chemical safety laws actually change what ends up on store shelves, Dollar Tree just answered: yes – and faster than consumers might think. For years, the toxic “...
Restoring cuts to two USDA programs will help more farmers adopt regenerative agriculture
When federal conservation programs have adequate funding, more farmers sign up and put the money toward the most environmentally beneficial and cost-effective regenerative agriculture practices. But...
Interactive map: Tracking state food safety laws at risk of federal override
In April, Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) proposed a draft bill that would, if enacted, further hobble an already broken system that allows scores of food chemicals to come onto the market with little...
4 ways the food industry fools your senses
Companies use a range of tricks to make your food taste more flavorful. Many of these tactics come straight from the tobacco industry playbook – and they’re so effective that some ultra-processed...
Dirty Dozen™ food chemicals: ADA
EWG’s recommendation Avoid or limit foods containing azodicarbonamide, or ADA. ADA breaks down during baking into several compounds, including semicarbazide, or SEM. Laboratory and animal studies...
Do ‘feel good’ energy drinks deliver on their health claims?
Energy drink brands like Monster and Red Bull have dominated the market for years with gritty marketing. Now, wellness-focused brands like Celsius are promoting energy drinks they claim will boost...
Dirty Dozen™ food chemicals: Aspartame
EWG’s recommendation Avoid or limit food and beverages containing aspartame. Aspartame has been classified as a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization’s cancer research agency...
What to know about the new wave of biotech beauty
Cosmetics ingredients once discussed mostly in dermatology clinics, research labs or professional spas are now widely available. And biotechnology, or biotech, for personal care products is a rapidly...
California could soon force diaper makers to reveal what’s in their products
Lawmakers in California are on the verge of forcing diaper manufacturers to strip away the secrecy over what goes into one of the products babies use most. Assembly Bill 1901 , by Assemblymember Marc...
