Food safety continues to be in the news as this article looks at cyclospora and salmonella. A podcast episode from Minnesota Public Radio addresses food recalls and outbreaks with timely information and consumer tips. GLP-1s continue to be in the news: one article looks at the pharmaceuticalization of weight loss; a look at firms who spend lots of $$ to convince doctors to prescribe them and prescriptions for Wegovy, Zepbound are increasing for children under 12 even though they aren’t approved by the FDA . And a new study finds physical activity decreases with GLP-1s. After some states have addressed surveillance pricing, the FTC is getting involved. Ever wonder what information loyalty programs might collect from users? A customer shares his 515-page report from McDonald’s loyalty program. And I can’t resist sharing some protein-added grocery items as a result of shoppers insatiable desire for protein: Kraft PowerMac; a slew of puddings – 1 @ Aldi, 1 @ Target (Winky), 1 instant pudding @ Sprouts and an item that defies logic…Devious Protein Seasoning @ Target. And 2 items from Dr. Marion Nestle who turns 90 on September 10, 2026: a new comprehensive report about ultra-processed foods & her new book w/Lisa Sunderland just published – Sugar-Coated: Unboxing the Hidden Forces Shaping America’s Favorite Breakfast Food.
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SNAP…
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- SNAP waiver update after court ruling: USDA seeks public comments
- Study: SNAP waivers led to 12% less purchases of soda in 10 states: the study didn’t find that people used their own money to buy soda
- The state of state SNAP participation
- Update on state SNAP waivers
- National Grocers Association State SNAP waiver tracker
- USDA state-by-state list of SNAP waivers
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Ellen Schuster has a Master’s in Nutrition. During her 30 years as a nutrition educator she worked at the county and state levels of the Extension Service authoring numerous easy-to-read nutrition education materials used across the country as well as hosting a website focusing on health literacy.
