Christopher Waldrop

Chris Waldrop is the Director of the Food Policy Institute at the Consumer Federation of America where he oversees research and advocacy. He monitors the USDA, FDA and coordinates the Safe Food Coalition, is on the Partnership for Food Safety Educati

USDA Misleads About New Poultry Testing Requirements

U.S. Department of Agriculture statements and subsequent news reports have given the impression that, under the USDA’s new poultry inspection program announced last week, poultry plants will be

By Christopher Waldrop

/ 5 Aug 2014

Consumer and Public Health Groups: FDA Should Not Delay FSMA Implementation

(The FDA’s important food safety work, like the rest of the agency’s mission and much of the federal government, is currently on hold due to the government shutdown.

By Christopher Waldrop

/ 9 Oct 2013

What's in Your Drink? TTB Takes a Step Toward Alcohol Labeling

How many calories are in a bottle of beer? How much alcohol is there in a shot of whiskey? How many serving are in a bottle of wine? Consumers would

By Christopher Waldrop

/ 11 Jun 2013

Calorie Cover-up on Chain Restaurant Menus

The public has until July 5 to tell the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require chain restaurants to disclose the amount of calories in beer, wine, and spirits, beverages

By Christopher Waldrop

/ 29 Jun 2011

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Christopher Waldrop

USDA Misleads About New Poultry Testing Requirements

Consumer and Public Health Groups: FDA Should Not Delay FSMA Implementation

What's in Your Drink? TTB Takes a Step Toward Alcohol Labeling

Calorie Cover-up on Chain Restaurant Menus