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Majority of EWG's audience surveyed washes fruits and vegetables before eating

To learn more about how consumers address concerns over pesticide residues on produce and food safety, EWG conducted a survey about whether people wash their fruits and vegetables.

Interactive map: Tracking state food chemical regulation in the U.S.

Thousands of chemicals are allowed for use in food sold in this country. And while most of these are likely safe to eat, some have been linked to serious health harms.

Learn about the methodology behind EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™

Background EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ ranks popular fresh fruits and vegetables based on levels of pesticide contamination and toxicity. EWG has released the Shopper’s Guide...

Study finds drop in nutritional value of new cereals marketed to kids, prompting health concerns

Cereal – the top breakfast choice for kids – may be getting less healthy, according to a new study . It found a significant decrease in nutritional quality of cereals marketed to children that were...

Not so g-r-r-reat: How food ads shape the diets of children and teens

Before most kids can spell “nutrition,” they’ve already seen thousands of advertisements for candy-colored cereal, salty snacks and sugary soda. According to a 2024 study , children between the ages...

Toxic substances in your suds? Study finds PFAS in local water used to brew beer

When you open a cold beer, you’re probably thinking about flavor or hops – not whether you’re also sipping the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. But a new study finds that many beers...

Most counties lose if Congress cuts SNAP to boost farm subsidies, fund tax breaks

Millions of American families could lose access to food assistance if funds are diverted to pay for tax cuts from the wealthy and increased farm subsidies, leading to a funding loss for more than...

Fluoride in drinking water: What we know about its safety and risks

Fluoride – a natural constituent of teeth and bones – is added to public drinking water supplies throughout the U.S. for its purported dental health benefits. But this process, known as fluoridation...

Beware of the chemical BVO in fruit-flavored drinks

Carbonated orange drinks and fruit-flavored energy drinks contain an ingredient that isn’t in your morning OJ: brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, a chemical that can harm the nervous system.

Over 1M New Yorkers could lose protection from toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in tap water

Eliminating federal limits in drinking water on the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS could end a vital safeguard against continued pollution for 1.3 million New Yorkers.

What is propyl paraben?

How do some cosmetics, medicine and foods, like cinnamon rolls, tortillas and trail mix, last so long on store shelves? They get their longevity thanks to propyl paraben, a preservative that also...

No dyes, no problem: Your favorite snacks will still taste the same without synthetic colors

Processed food and drinks often use artificial dye to boost their appeal, especially if they’re marketed to children and teens. But these colorants have a range of health risks, so some states are...

14 food chemical actions RFK Jr. can take to ‘Make America Healthy Again’

The food we eat should be nourishing and safe. But thousands of chemicals, some of which may be toxic, are allowed in a wide range of products, such as snacks, bread and more.

Tap water truths: Your questions, our answers

We know how important it is to feel confident about the water coming from your tap. That’s why EWG on social media asked you to share your top questions and concerns about drinking water quality.

Today’s special sandwich ingredient: A chemical foaming agent

If you’ve used a yoga mat, taken a phone out of protective padding, or lined an attic with foam insulation, you may have encountered the industrial chemical azodicarbonamide, or ADA.

Consumer Reports testing finds ‘forever chemicals’ in baby formula

The toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS contaminated “almost all” of the popular baby formula brands tested recently by Consumer Reports, it says in a new report.

What is GRAS?

Food and chemical companies are permitted to approve the use of new potentially harmful additives and other substances in snacks, drinks and more without the Food and Drug Administration’s review and...

What are ultra-processed foods?

Most of the foods and drinks the average American consumes may be making them sick.

How to test your well water for contaminants

If you rely on a private well for drinking water, testing it regularly is one of the most important things you can do to protect your family’s health. Unlike public water systems that have to meet...

Does TCE contaminate your tap water?

More than 17 million people in 41 U.S. states are exposed to the hazardous industrial chemical trichloroethylene, or TCE, in polluted drinking water.

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