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Natural and artificial flavor: What's the difference?
If you’ve studied ingredient labels and been mystified by “natural flavor” and “artificial flavor,” you’re not alone. These vague terms suggest a big gap in quality, but the reality is more complex...
FDA finds toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in baby formula but won’t set enforceable limits
WASHINGTON – The toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS were found in baby formula sold across the U.S., according to test data recently released by the Food and Drug Administration. The findings...
EWG testimony before the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Healthier America: Legislative Proposals on the Regulation and Oversight of Food
Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Scott Faber , and I am the senior vice president for government affairs for the Environmental Working Group, a national nonprofit environmental...
New study finds ‘clean’ products for textured hair contain hidden hazards
Americans spend billions of dollars on hair care products every year, with growing demand for those marketed as “clean,” “natural” or “free from” harmful chemicals. But a new study finds the claims...
FDA proposes approval of long-sought sunscreen ingredient bemotrizinol
WASHINGTON – A milestone was reached today that could finally bring U.S. consumers access to the type of modern, more effective sun protection used abroad for decades: The Food and Drug Administration...
EWG on FDA’s request for information on butylated hydroxyanisole in food
Attached are EWG’s comments asking the Food and Drug Administration to remove BHA from food. submitted in response to the agency’s request for information.
Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 52
Motherhood was a wake-up call for Hilary Swank, as she learned about the toxic chemicals lurking in everyday products we trust to keep our babies safe. In today’s episode, EWG co-Founder and President...
California’s surface water and sediment are often contaminated with PFAS pesticides
Pesticides that are part of the family of toxic “ forever chemicals” known as PFAS contaminate surface water and sediment in agricultural areas across California, an EWG analysis finds. PFAS...
EWG applauds House passage of Luna amendment to protect public from toxic pesticides
WASHINGTON — House lawmakers today passed a farm bill amendment, led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), that removes a controversial liability shield for pesticide manufacturers. The successful 280...
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EWG evaluation of food chemicals: BHT
Global health and regulatory agencies Abstract for TR-150. (June, 17, 2025). National Toxicology Program. https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/publications/reports/tr/tr150 WHO, JECFA (n.d.) https://apps.who.int/food-additives-contaminants-jecfa-database/Home/Chemical/2142 EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS). (2014). Scientific opinion on the re‐evaluation of propyl gallate
Dirty Dozen™ food chemicals: Propyl gallate
EWG’s recommendation Avoid or limit foods containing propyl gallate. Propyl gallate is a preservative that has been linked to oxidative stress, which is when reactive molecules build up and damage...
Best bang for your buck: Kids' sunscreens
School’s almost out, and kids will soon be enjoying their favorite part of the year – summer vacation. Whether that means beach trips, summer camp or making memories with other neighborhood kids, they...
EWG testimony before the California Senate Health Committee on AB 2244, to create a ‘non-ultraprocessed’ food label
Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Scott Faber , and I am testifying on behalf of the Environmental Working Group, a national environmental health organization and a sponsor of AB...
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Drinking water of almost 1 in 5 Americans contains nitrates linked to cancer and birth defects
Roughly 18% of the U.S. population relied on drinking water from community water systems with elevated – and likely human-caused – nitrate levels between 2021 and 2023, a new EWG analysis finds. Exposure to nitrates is linked to birth defects and cancer risks. During the three-year period, more than 62.1 million people served by 6,114 community water systems received drinking water that tested at
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Drowning in manure: How livestock farms threaten Iowa’s drinking water and public health
Iowa – the nation’s top hog producer – had more than 15,000 factory farms in 2025 producing over 107 million tons of manure, a first-of-its-kind EWG analysis finds. This waste can pollute water, exposing people to serious health risks like cancer. EWG mapped every livestock facility across Iowa to uncover the massive scale of the farms and their manure. The waste generated would weigh the same as
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EWG evaluation of food chemicals: TBHQ
TBHQ is an ingredient of concern, and EWG suggests limiting consumption of foods containing this ingredient.
EWG testimony to the California Senate Committee on Environmental Quality on AB1603 to restrict and ban the use of PFAS pesticides
Good morning, Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Varun Subramaniam and I am a Science Analyst at the Environmental Working Group. I hold a graduate degree in health data...
EWG applauds Senate vote on UPF disclosure bill
WASHINGTON – Senate lawmakers today advanced a bill, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), that addresses the harms caused by ultra-processed food, or UPF. S. 5026 , the Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act...
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How food became a 'flavor business': A history of ultra-processed food
Ultra-processed foods, or UPF, have flooded our food supply while undermining public health. Today, an estimated 70% of all packaged food sold in the U.S. is ultra-processed . UPF make up more than half the typical adult’s diet and nearly two-thirds of children’s diets. Experts agree these foods are a leading driver of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, depression and cancer
California lawmakers introduce landmark bill to phase out harmful UPF from school meals
On Wednesday, California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) introduced a first-in-the-nation bill, A.B. 1264, to phase out “particularly harmful” ultra-processed food, or UPF, from school meals...
How Iowa’s many factory farms may be harming health and the environment
If you’ve eaten sausage or ham – or any kind of pork product – there’s a good chance it came from Iowa. The Hawkeye State raises about a third of all hogs in the U.S. – more by a wide margin than any...
Buying cookware? A California law makes it easier to spot PFAS in kitchen products
For years, the “ forever chemicals ” known as PFAS were used in many products that touch food, including popcorn bags, pizza boxes, pans and other cookware. Concerns about PFAS’ health harms then led...
Four infant formula questions for Commissioner Califf
Several factors have contributed to the infant formula crisis we are witnessing now and, though the operations at Abbott Nutrition warrant scrutiny, we must look at how failures at the Food and Drug...
EWG names former California pesticide regulator Emily Bryson senior policy director
SACRAMENTO – The Environmental Working Group today announced that Emily Bryson , a veteran environmental scientist and former senior leader at the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, has...
