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.
The Chemicals in Your Blood You've (Probably) Never Heard Of
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...
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...
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....
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...
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"...
‘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...
UK Proposes Sweeping Ban on BPA in Food Packaging for Safer Eating
By VeriFoods The UK is considering a significant move to protect public health by proposing a ban on Bisphenol A (BPA) and related chemicals in food...