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FDA Rejects PFAS Food Tolerances Petition

Fish, greens, plastic bottle, and torn labels beside an FDA administration badge and sealed FDA envelope

FDA denied a petition for PFAS food tolerances in June 2025, leaving suppliers and manufacturers in a regulatory gray zone.

The Future of Food
July 28, 2026

Food Science

Consumer Reports Flags Popular Snacks for Additives and Contaminants

Editorial illustration of the Consumer Reports CR seal at center with Cheetos Flamin Hot, Takis Fuego, Jell-O Chocolate Fudge Pudding, and Ocean Spray Cranberry Cocktail arranged below it

Consumer Reports tested popular snacks and found elevated levels of additives and contaminants, raising fresh pressure on manufacturers to clean up formulations.

The Future of Food
June 10, 2026