Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 5hAround 30% of the food in the US food supply goes unsold or uneaten. The fix is simple: Congress needs to pass the bipartisan Food Date Labeling Act, which would establish standardized language for food labels that better distinguishes between quality and safety. 100
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 01/10/2026It's been one year since the MAHA Commission released its report outlining recommended actions to end childhood chronic disease in the US. The admin is claiming victory, but have they really made progress? Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN… 000
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 21/09/2026Come join us! Nourish Colorado will discuss how they approach technical assistance and capacity building with a diverse set of community food access sites — from schools, to farmers markets, to small retailers. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 100
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 19/09/2026Can red-light therapy reverse skin aging? Social media influencers would have you believe that red-light therapy—delivered via masks, panels, lasers, or wands—is the fountain of youth. Is it? www.cspi.org/article/can-red-light-… 010
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 17/09/2026If you want to make your life easier, then your pantry, fridge, or freezer is a smart place to start. When life gets hectic, you can still get a healthy meal on the table in 15, 10, or even 5 minutes. Read on: www.cspi.org/article/8-best-healthy… 020
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 14/09/2026Is nicotine making a comeback as a wellness hack? Biohackers and trendy supplement brands are pushing nicotine pouches, mints, and gums for focus and fitness. But, the science tells a very different story. Read our full article: www.cspi.org/article/nicotine-back-… 000
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 01/09/2026More than 10,000 cases of Hodo Lightly Fried Chili Crisp Tofu have been voluntarily recalled over concerns that packaging ink migrated into the product! www.cspi.org/cspi-news/ho... 010
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 13/08/2026What does it take to turn lived experience into policy change? Join us to learn how Arizona advocates transformed food insecurity stories into action: Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OT… 010
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 13/08/2026What does it take to turn lived experience into policy change? Join us to learn how Arizona advocates transformed food insecurity stories into action: Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OT… 000
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 12/08/2026Most coffee creamers have a teaspoon of added sugars in every tablespoon. Is that a little or a lot? It depends on how many tablespoons of creamer you like in your cup…or cups…of coffee. Here’s what to consider. 🔗 www.cspi.org/article/healthiest-cof… 031
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 07/08/2026For over a century, Big Soda has pushed sugary drinks—but consumers are fighting back. Join #FlattenBigSoda to demand Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper cut ad budgets for sweetened drinks and only promote unsweetened beverages! 🔗 Call on them to act: act.cspi.org/a/flatten-bi... 000
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 05/08/2026Does vegan protein build muscle? Are plants actually toxic? Is a plant-based diet always healthiest? While the hardcore carnivores and herbivores duke it out, the rest of us are caught in the confusing crossfire. Here are four myths about plant proteins, antinutrients, and plant-based diets. 163
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 04/08/2026"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: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN… 021
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 31/07/2026Confusion over food expiration dates is one of the leading causes of food waste. Tell your reps to support the Food Date Labeling Act: act.cspi.org/a/support-standardizin… 000
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 29/07/2026Dozens 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. 012
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 24/07/2026Companies 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! 032
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 20/07/2026Want 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: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN… 010
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 20/07/2026Confused 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! act.cspi.org/a/support-standardizin… 010
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 18/07/2026TAKE 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! 011
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 17/07/2026🚨 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. 101
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 14/07/2026We just updated this article today! 111
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 13/07/2026CSPI'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👇 100
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 12/07/2026Give 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! 010
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 11/07/2026⚽ 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 000
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 09/07/2026Join 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... 000
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 07/07/2026VICTORY! 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... 010
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 02/07/2026Practice safe grilling this weekend! Keep the fun going and avoid food poisoning with these quick, essential grilling safety tips 👇 100
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 01/07/2026$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. 112
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 29/06/2026Dunkin’ 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 🤯 010
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 27/06/2026Digital 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. 110
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 19/06/2026Happy Juneteenth! Although #Juneteenth was made a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden, its significance and roots date back to 1865 in Texas. 110
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 11/06/2026ICYMI: CSPI prez. @drpeterlurie.bsky.social spoke with @cbsnews.com for an investigative report on the unapproved peptide retatrutide. 👇 011
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 10/06/2026🚨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... 100
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 08/06/2026Have 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 👇 010
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 05/06/2026The 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. 100
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 04/06/2026Starbucks 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 👇 100
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 02/06/2026Do 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 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN… 021
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 02/06/2026Happy #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. 021
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 01/06/2026Are 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) 112
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 21/05/2026As 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... 000
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 19/05/2026This 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. 100
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 19/05/2026Join 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... 000
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 11/05/2026It’s time we stop accepting this terrible deal. Big Soda execs pull in millions of dollars while aggressively marketing ultra-sugary drinks, and it’s a bad deal for our health and our communities. #flattenbigsoda 120
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 10/05/2026Food is a right. even behind bars. Know someone who should read this? Tag them. Read the report → www.cspi.org/PrivateFoodPublicHarm Take Action Now → carceralnutrition.org/PrivateFoodPu… 010
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 09/05/2026400 million meals a year. 405,000 people every day. @Aramark. U.S. state prisons. Miss the launch this week? Read the report → www.cspi.org/PrivateFoodPublicHarm 010
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 08/05/2026$1.78B in prison food revenue. 400M+ meals a year. Fined for violations. Contracts renewed anyway. In some states, they also profit from commissary when their own food falls short. Read the report → www.cspi.org/PrivateFoodPublicHarm 011
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 08/05/202623 grams. That’s how much added sugar is in Coke’s 16oz Fruit Punch BodyArmor – but you’d never know that from their ads! Coke markets it as a healthy "sports drink," but they'd rather throw the truth out the window than admit it's loaded with sugar. #flattenbigsoda 120
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 07/05/2026“We tell people what we think of them three times a day.” A formerly incarcerated person, on food in an @Aramark-managed facility. 400 million meals a year. Behind every one of those meals is a person. 100
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 06/05/202678 of 119 surveyed incarcerated people in Nevada — which contracts with @Aramark— reported foodborne illness. Maggots. Rodent droppings. Metal in food. Spoiled meals served anyway. Our report documents a pattern across multiple states. 121
Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 06/05/2026Join CSPI and the Carceral Nutrition Project for a discussion about our new report examining how privatized food service – particularly by Aramark – impacts the health and dignity of incarcerated people. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN… 010