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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 48m

Victory! Gov. Newsom has signed AB1264, a food safety and school nutrition bill that sets a clear definition for “ultra-processed food," and will eliminate nutritionally unhealthy foods and products containing unsafe additives from cafeterias while pushing food companies to improve their products.

Picture of California governor Gavin Newson and Assembly member Jesse Gabriel holding a signed bill, with other people around them.

Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 6h

Good news! Contra Costa County has officially passed the nation's first county-level healthy checkout policy! CSPI congratulates Bay Area Community Resources and the activists, parents, and young people in Contra Costa County who advocated for the successful passage of this legislation. 👏

Picture of a mother and her son at the grocery store with the following text: Contra Costa County, CA, passes nation's first county-level healthy checkout policy.

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 8h

We partnered with @cityhealth.bsky.social, along with @ceh.org, to discuss how city governments can wield healthy food purchasing policies to build healthier communities! Check out the full video of the webinar below 👇

Webinar: Procuring Health — The power of Eco-Friendly Purchasing and Healthy Food Purchasing

YouTube video by CityHealth

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 1d

Instead of ousting health officials who stand up for scientific integrity, fire the source of the chaos at HHS – RFK, Jr.!

Doctors for America @drsforamerica.bsky.social · 1d

In an extraordinary joint statement, 6 former U.S. Surgeons General warn:
RFK Jr. is "endangering the health of the nation.”

We’ve previously called for RFK Jr.’s resignation, this moment confirms why. Patient health must come before politics.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Dr. Peter Lurie @drpeterlurie.bsky.social · 1d

America's strip malls and Main Streets are filling up with these "hydration spas," with little evidence that they have any health benefits as well as little regulation at the state/federal level.

Yale CRRIT @yalecrrit.bsky.social · 1d

We are excited to share a recently published study in @jamainternalmed.com which investigates state-level policies related to intravenous (IV) hydration spa regulation. Information regarding the safety of IV spas is limited (1/5)

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 1d

“Consumers deserve transparency about what’s in their food and drinks,” said Dr. DeAnna Nara, licensed nutritionist and campaign manager at CSPI. “With the Sweet Truth Act now in effect, New Yorkers can make more informed choices for themselves and their families."

New York City’s “Sweet Truth Act” takes effect, marking a public health milestone

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 1d

As of October 4th, the Sweet Truth Act gives New Yorkers the ability to see at a glance when menu items exceed safe limits — a policy that research shows can reduce consumption of high-sugar items and encourage companies to reformulate their products.

Picture of a restaurant listing for a "classic chicken sandwich combo" with two icons at the bottom, one showing a salt shaker and the other showing a spoon.

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 1d

Excess sugar intake is linked to several leading chronic health issues, including heart disease. In New York, heart disease remains the leading cause of death. If current trends continue, chronic disease will cost the state $2.2 trillion by 2030 — nearly $7,900 per resident.

Leading Causes of Death

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 1d

On October 4, New York City’s landmark “Sweet Truth Act” went into effect! This new act requires chain restaurants with 15 or more locations nationwide to post a clear warning icon next to menu items that contain more than an entire day’s worth of added sugars.

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Yale CRRIT @yalecrrit.bsky.social · 1d

This team was comprised of Massachusetts General Hospital & @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social Anishaa Sivakumar, @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social & @yalesom.bsky.social @thehowie.bsky.social, @cspinet.org @drpeterlurie.bsky.social & CRRIT Co-Director @jsross119.bsky.social (4/5)

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Yale CRRIT @yalecrrit.bsky.social · 1d

We are excited to share a recently published study in @jamainternalmed.com which investigates state-level policies related to intravenous (IV) hydration spa regulation. Information regarding the safety of IV spas is limited (1/5)

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 2d

Happening next week! Register at the link in the thread below 👇

Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 14d

Join us on October 14th for a discussion on food and faith!

Drawing on the Muslim Community Network's pantry and advocacy work, we’ll highlight lessons on dignity-centered food access work and policy efforts, connecting these issues to our own communities.

Register at the link below! 👇

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MedPage Today @medpagetoday.com · 2d

"You can really clean up doing this kind of work" -- @drpeterlurie.bsky.social, of @cspinet.org, discussing physicians who serve as paid expert witnesses in court cases.
www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...

'You Can Really Clean Up': Concerns Arise About Doctors as Expert Witnesses

Can physicians paid to testify in court be trusted as impartial voices in public health policy?

www.medpagetoday.com

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 5d

The FDA has approved just ONE new food additive in the last ten years, but grocery shelves are full of flashy new products with new ingredients. If the FDA isn’t approving all of this, who is? RFK, Jr. has said that fixing this regulatory loophole is a priority, but the MAHA plan falls short.

Is RFK Jr. walking the walk? MAHA Report promises updates while New York acts on GRAS

If the FDA isn’t approving the novel proteins, stabilizers, and artificial flavors in foods, who is? What to know about GRAS and a New York bill that could close the loophole for good.

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PennLDI @pennldi.bsky.social · 6d

Join us on October 17 for our virtual seminar examining how governments can design effective food policies that support better health outcomes for all Americans, and what policies are most likely to lead to health improvements. Register today! https://bit.ly/3Kv7bjS

Food Policy Opportunities to Build a Healthier America

This panel will examine what policies are most likely to lead to health improvements and how governments can design effective food policies that support better health outcomes for all Americans.

ldi.upenn.edu

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 6d

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 6d

This week, CSPI attended the BAHI Summit in Baltimore to learn from national experts in public health! We heard from community leaders, visited the Center for a Livable Future, and our own Sara John presented on restrictive covenants and their relation to food retailers and food access.

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

CSPI is urging for a swift shutdown resolution to ensure critical food safety and nutrition programs are operational! The longer a shutdown lasts, the greater the risk of impacts across our nation’s food system, including impacts on important programs like SNAP and WIC.

CSPI urges swift shutdown resolution to ensure critical food safety and nutrition programs are operational

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 8d

We joined nearly 600 other organizations signing on to a letter calling for a farm bill that leverages agriculture policy to build our mutual prosperity. Our food and farm system shouldn't pit neighbor against neighbor!

Read the full letter below 👇

Release: Nearly 600 Groups Deliver Joint Letter to Congress Urging a Strong and Fair Farm Bill

NSAC and nearly 600 national, state, and local organizations delivered a joint letter to Congressional leaders urging them to aim high toward a farm bill that invests in our mutual prosperity. Address...

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 8d

Food recall alert update! On September 25, several affected pre-cooked pasta products were recalled after a sample tested positive for Listeria

Full alert here 🔗 https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-prepared-pasta-meals-june-2025

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

“Make frying oil tallow again!” said RFK, Jr. And just like that, Steak ‘n Shake switched from frying in seed oils to frying in beef tallow. Influencers sing beef tallow’s praises, but is it really healthier than seed oils?

🔗 www.cspi.org/article/beef...

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

Food systems and food policy changes are largely an organizing challenge. Even when we have the best research and logic on our side, change can’t happen unless we gather a critical mass of advocates who demand action from policymakers.

That’s where faith communities can make a big difference.

Organizing faith: Unlocking the power of communities for food and health equity

Robert (Bob) Pezzolesi, MPH, ODHM, of IPHN discusses his organization's policy advocacy work with CSPI in service of healthier communities in New York, including collaborative campaigns for warning la...

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 14d

Register here!

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Halal, Healthy, and Equitable: Food Justice in Muslim Communities. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Food is more than nourishment—it is faith, culture, and dignity. This presentation explores the intersection of health equity and food justice through the lens of Muslim communities in New York City. ...

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 14d

Join us on October 14th for a discussion on food and faith!

Drawing on the Muslim Community Network's pantry and advocacy work, we’ll highlight lessons on dignity-centered food access work and policy efforts, connecting these issues to our own communities.

Register at the link below! 👇

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Center for Science in the Public Interest @cspinet.org · 14d

Casey Means, Trump’s nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, is wholly unqualified.

If confirmed to the role, we expect her to continue to promote her breathtakingly unscientific opinions about vaccines, birth control pills, raw milk, and autism.

Demand your Senators to vote NO!

Tell Your Senators: Oppose Casey Means for Surgeon General

act.cspi.org

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