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.
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...
Court Rules Millions of Products Must Now Disclose GMO Ingredients
The Ninth Circuit struck down a USDA exemption that allowed millions of products made with genetically modified corn syrup, soybean oil, and sugar to...
Hormel Recalls Nearly 5 Million Pounds of Chicken After Metal Found in Products
Hormel Foods recalled approximately 4.87 million pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken products after customers reported finding metal pieces in...
Your Protein Powder May Contain 15 Times More Lead Than Experts Say Is Safe
Consumer Reports tested 23 protein powders and shakes and found two-thirds contained more lead per serving than food safety experts recommend for an...
New Review Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Colorectal, Breast, and Pancreatic Cancer
A comprehensive scoping review of 15 years of research found consistent associations between ultra-processed food consumption and increased cancer...
‘Safer’ Plastic Additives BPF and BPS May Be Just as Harmful as BPA
By VeriFoods Recent research led by Professor José Villalaín at Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain is raising new concerns about the...
PFAS in Beer: What Every Pint Lover Should Know Now
By VeriFoods PFAS in Your Pint: What Beer Drinkers Need to Know Beer is often associated with relaxation and social gatherings, but recent research...