Lately I've been spending much more time contemplating the state of my fridge and pantry than I ever did before the coronavirus pandemic. Never before have I paid so much attention to what produce is
Happy Earth Day!
Now that spring has sprung, seed companies are experiencing an onslaught of orders as a result of the stay-at-home orders we're following due to the COVID-19 outbreak. As food lovers,
At Center for Food Safety, we define food safety very broadly. To make our food system safer and more environmentally sustainable, we do everything from protecting pollinators from toxic pesticides to
Center for Food Safety's updated Hemp CBD Scorecard evaluates many of the top hemp CBD producers on their production methods, testing protocols, and transparency to consumers.
Americans' interest in
With so many restaurants, schools, and events closing around the country, small farmers are at risk of losing a large portion of their income. But you can still support the small farms near you, whi
Photo: CFS team in November 2019 in Portland, OR.
Working for a fairly small organization, it's easy for those of us who wear so many hats to get lost in the weeds of the daily "non-profit grind." One
Impossible Foods' Rebuttal to Accusations of Illegal Sales Distorts the Truth
BACKGROUND: On September 3, 2019, Center for Food Safety (CFS) filed legal objections regarding the Food and Drug Admini
We know what we love about the Pacific Northwest: unique and breathtaking landscapes from the mountain ranges to the Pacific Ocean; acres of local farms growing everything from berries to wine grapes
Originally published on Honolulu Civil Beat.
Agricultural land use in Hawaii has been steadily declining, while our reliance upon imported food has been increasing. Following the closure of Maui's la
When you're managing a small grassroots campaign fighting against the powerful pesticide-seed industry, it's easy to feel like your actions are just small drops in a big bucket. You organize for yea
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a link between some grain-free dog food brands and a serious—and sometimes fatal—form of canine heart disease called dilated cardiomyop
In the foodie world, 2019 might as well be named The Year of the Impossible Burger. This plant-based burger that "bleeds" can now be found on the menus of Burger King, Fatburger, Cheesecake Factory,
Taking Foodborne Illness Off the Menu
Just before Thanksgiving last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an alert about yet another E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce. In
CFS scored another huge legal victory! As a result of our lawsuit against EPA, 12 toxic, bee-killing "neonic" pesticides will soon be withdrawn from the market!
Neonicotinoids (neonics) are a relati
Would you believe that there are California legislators who are currently pushing for State funds to support large-scale factory farms under the guise of mitigating climate change and promoting altern
On Earth Day, we appreciate our planet, its ecosystem, and the food it produces.
Here are 5 ways you can celebrate the Earth today!
1. Save the bees by downloading our new Wild Bee ID app or visiting
