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March 23rd, 2015

Genetically Engineered "Botox Apples" and "Concealer Potatoes" Coming to Supermarket Near You

Washington D.C. (March 23, 2015) – In a statement that has disappointed many consumer advocates, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said it has “no further questions” about the industry’s

March 17th, 2015

With Newly Approved GE Potato on Horizon, Idaho Seed Preemption Bill Would Remove Essential Local Autonomy Regarding GE Crops, Pesticide Restrictions

March 17, 2015 (Washington, DC)—Center for Food Safety today opposed a bill in the Idaho State Senate that would strip away local governments’ fundamental power to protect its residents and local envi

March 17th, 2015

Court Disapproves "Neonic" Pesticides on Wildlife Refuges

Final Suit Rooting Genetically Engineered Crops and Related Practices from Refuges Washington, DC — A federal court has ruled against use of neonicotinoid insecticides (neonics) linked with destructi

March 17th, 2015

50+ Members of Congress Urge Obama Administration to Protect Monarch Butterfly Under Endangered Species Act

March 17, 2015 (Washington, DC)—Center for Food Safety applauds the 52 Members of Congress who today vocally supported the effort to list the monarch butterfly, which has declined by 90 percent in the

March 16th, 2015

Lawsuit Launched to Protect Endangered Wildlife From New, Toxic Pesticide

Threatens Pollinator Bees, Butterflies, Birds, Frogs Contacts: Abigail Seiler, Center for Food Safety, (443) 854-4368Lori Ann Burd, Center for Biological Diversity, (971) 717-6405 Jason Rylander, Defe

March 16th, 2015

California Legislature Introduces Bill to Protect Bees from Pesticides

On Ag Day, groups praise Assemblymember Marc Levine for introducing bee protection bill March 16, 2015 (Sacramento, CA)— In advance of Wednesday’s celebration of National Agriculture Day (Ag Day), bee

March 5th, 2015

Center for Food Safety Urges Wyoming Governor to Veto Ag-Gag Law

March 5, 2015 (Washington, DC)—Center for Food Safety is today calling on Wyoming Governor Mead to veto “ag-gag” bill S.F. 12. The bill would criminalize the documentation of day-to-day activities on

March 4th, 2015

Over 4 Million People Press Obama to Protect Bees

Congress heeds call to action and introduces legislation as pressure mounts on White House Task Force to issue meaningful recommendations March 4, 2015 (Washington, DC)—A coalition of beekeepers, farm

March 4th, 2015

McDonald's Announces Plan to Source Chicken Raised without Medically Important Antibiotics

“McDonald's is setting the bar for the entire fast food industry.” Washington D.C (March 4, 2015) – Center for Food Safety today applauded the announcement by McDonald's that the company will require

March 2nd, 2015

Pressure for Federal Protection of Monarch Butterfly Grows As Public Comment Period Closes

Experts, legislators and public call for iconic species to be protected under Endangered Species Act Contact: George Kimbrell, Center for Food Safety, (571) 527-8618Tierra Curry, Center for Biological

February 26th, 2015

Smartphone Food Labeling? Not a Smart or Fair Way to Label GE Foods

Vilsack Continues to Push Smartphones as Solution to GE Labeling Demand Despite Obvious Shortcomings February 26, 2015 (Washington, DC)--U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has revive

February 19th, 2015

House Agriculture Committee Jeopardizes Public Health by Delaying Action on Pesticide Buffer Zone Bill

Senate Version Still Under Consideration February 19, 2015 (Honolulu, HI)—Hawaii Center for Food Safety today expressed deep disappointment in the Hawaii House Agriculture Committee Chair’s decision t

February 19th, 2015

Are GMOs safe? No consensus in the science, scientists say in peer-reviewed statement

Following GMO apple approval, consumer watchdog groups highlight need for accurate media coverage on GMO science WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of USDA deregulation of the Arctic® apple -- the first

February 13th, 2015

USDA Approves Genetically Engineered Apple Despite Health Concerns

Little understood gene silencing technology will now be unlabeled in common consumer products February 13, 2015 (Washington, DC)—Center for Food Safety today expressed deep concern over the U.S. Depar

February 12th, 2015

Chef Colicchio, Activists, Lawmakers Demand Action on GMO Labeling

Sens. Boxer, Blumenthal and Rep. DeFazio Reintroduce Right-to-Know Bill Washington, DC – Chef Tom Colicchio joined Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rep. Peter DeFazi

February 9th, 2015

Center for Food Safety: FWS Campaign to Save Monarchs is Inadequate, Misses Major Driver in Population Decline

February 9, 2014 (Washington, DC)--Center for food Safety today commented on the announcement by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) of a new campaign aimed at saving the declining monarch butterfly.

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