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Calls for Lower Sodium Food Grow

Consumers Union urges FDA to limit sodium levels in food

CU commends Pfizer withdrawal of arsenic-containing animal drug

FDA should ban other similar drugs

FDA findings on BPA heighten concerns about safety

CU urges FDA to remove BPA from food & beverage containers

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

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 Applauds FDA Action on Dietary Supplements

FDA is urged to go further & vigorously oversee the dietary supplements marketplace through random spot checks

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

CU letter to Senate seeking support of the food safety bill

The comprehensive bi-partisan bill will update our food safety laws, which are over 70 years old