Consumer Reports Flags Popular Snacks for Additives and Contaminants
Consumer Reports tested popular snacks and found elevated levels of additives and contaminants, raising fresh pressure on manufacturers to clean up formulations.
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Kelly Anderson
Kelly Anderson is the editorial director of TheFutureofFood.org. A chef trained at the Culinary Institute of America, she covers food dyes and additives, food policy and food technology, and the companies changing what goes into our food.
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