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Food Contaminants
New Mercury Rules Help Lower Pollution, Save Lives
The health risks that mercury exposure poses are serious to children and other vulnerable populations
CU heralds historic passage of BPA ban in California
The historic passage protects children from baby bottles and sippy cups containing BPA
CU Commends CA Senate for Passing BPA Ban; Urges Swift Final Vote in Assembly
California one step closer to a law banning the chemical in baby bottles and sippy cups.
CU commends Pfizer withdrawal of arsenic-containing animal drug
FDA should ban other similar drugs
Consumers Union Presses Congress to Support Funding for FDA Food Safety in Advance of House Hearing
Congress is considering budget cuts that could hamper the FDA’s ability to inspect facilities and the safety of food
Five Budget Cuts That Could Be Harmful to Your Health
Hard-fought-for laws and regulations to save lives and the environment will be gutted or eliminated in budget cuts passed by the Republican-controlled House From: AOLnews.com
Consumers Union on Food Safety Bill to be Signed Into Law Tuesday
Consumers Union has long advocated for overhauling the Depression-era laws that currently govern food safety
As Food Safety Bill Crosses Finish Line in Congress, Consumers Union Celebrates Big Victory for Consumers
A sweeping overhaul of America’s food safety system cleared its final hurdle in Congress
Consumers Union Congratulates the Senate on Final Passage of Food Safety Bill
The bill gives FDA essential tools like mandatory recall authority to insure that the food we eat is safe
Consumers Union Heralds Senate Passage of Historic Food Safety Bill
FDA has the authority to order food recalls and requires more frequent inspections of food manufacturers
