Investigations, Education & Updates
Deep dives into food safety findings, educational resources on contaminants, and updates on our mission to make food transparency accessible to everyone.
Pesticide Toxicity to Insects Jumped 50% in Seven Years. One Country Is on Track.
A landmark study in Science analyzed 625 pesticide ingredients across 65 countries and found that toxicity to land-dwelling insects surged nearly 50%...
Texas Becomes First State to Require Warning Labels on Foods with Additives Banned in Other Countries
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 25, the "Make Texas Healthy Again" bill, mandating bold warning labels on packaged foods containing 44 chemical...
EU Banned Titanium Dioxide in Food; It's Still in 11,000+ US Products Including Popular Candy
New research raises fresh concerns about a whitening chemical the EU banned three years ago. It's still in your candy aisle. If you've ever wondered...
EPA Rolls Back PFAS Water Protections: 73 Million Americans Left Exposed to 'Forever Chemicals'
EPA rollback leaves 73 million Americans exposed to PFAS forever chemicals as four compound standards are eliminated and compliance deadlines...
Florida Tests Find Glyphosate in 75% of Popular Bread Brands
Six out of eight popular bread products sold in American grocery stores contain glyphosate, the weed-killing chemical found in Monsanto's Roundup....
Heavy Metals Found in 65% of Baby Foods Worldwide, Rice and Soy the Worst
Lead, cadmium, and arsenic contaminate the majority of baby foods and infant formulas sold worldwide. That is the central finding of a review of 75...
83% of Prenatal Vitamins Contain Lead, Peer-Reviewed Study Finds
Prenatal vitamins are the one supplement nearly every obstetrician tells pregnant women to take. A peer-reviewed study published in Environmental...
PFAS in Private Wells: Hidden Chemical Threat Endangers Millions
PFAS Contamination: The Growing Threat Lurking in America's Private Wells A simple decision can sometimes change everything. For Kristen Hanneman, a...
The Chemicals in Your Blood You've (Probably) Never Heard Of
PFAS are a family of over 14,000 synthetic compounds—are found in non-stick pans, waterproof clothing, food packaging, and even rainwater. They're...
RFK Jr. Unveils Food Pyramid Favoring Whole Foods and Healthy Fats
A major shift is underway in the world of nutrition policy, as the latest U.S. Dietary Guidelines take a bold new direction. Announced by Health...
PFAS in Pesticides: Hidden 'Forever Chemicals' Threaten U.S. Food Supply
By VeriFoods A recent study has brought to light a deeply concerning practice in American agriculture: the intentional use of "forever chemicals"...
Federal Dietary Guidelines Now Warn Against Seed Oils and Ultra-Processed Foods
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans mark a historic shift: for the first time, the federal government explicitly warns against...