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Summer is in full swing, which means many Americans are planning cookouts complete with friends, family and fresh food. Whether you're having a casual kickback or a big bash, EWG has you covered with...

A loophole proposed by the Trump administration could exempt at least 70 percent of genetically modified foods from a new GMO disclosure law, according to an EWG analysis

Environmental Working Group explains the difference between natural and organic hot dogs.

Americans have already lost faith in big food brands, and the brands are only giving consumers more reasons not to trust them. In 2015, food, farm and biotechnology companies, and their trade...

Here are six ways the draft rule might leave consumers in the dark.

The more highly processed foods you eat, the higher your risk of cancer.

America's farmers lost out on over $1.5 billion in sales of organic soybeans and corn between 2012 and 2017, according to agricultural trade data released this week by the U.S. Department of...

Supermarket aisles and television commercials are full of brightly colored foods. These vibrant hues catch kids' eyes. But are they healthy?

Are you pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant? Now's the time to start limiting your exposure to pesticides.

Choosing organic food doesn't have to mean a hefty grocery bill

The World Health Organization issued new guidelines strongly urging farmers to stop the routine use of antibiotics in animals that aren't sick. WHO, an arm of the United Nations, is concerned that...

Confused by the labels on turkeys? EWG helps you sort out the facts with a new label decoder.

The Trump administration delayed a long-awaited update to nutrition labels on packaged food Friday, launching yet another assault in its war on good food policy.

We'd like to thank Rob Fraley, chief technology official at Monsanto, who's largely responsible for introducing genetically modified foods to the U.S. and Big Ag's surge in pesticide use that ensued.

Three hormone-disrupting chemicals commonly added to processed foods, waterproof clothing and other everyday products may cause obesity.

Despite the rapid growth of the organic sector and the price premiums enjoyed by organic farmers, U.S. production of organic food has significantly lagged behind consumer demand.

Last month Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a rollback of nutrition standards for school lunches that have been successfully implemented for the last five years. The move threatens to...

On Thursday, the Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, President Trump's nominee to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Here are 10...

When it comes to eating holidays, Super Bowl Sunday comes in second only to Thanksgiving, with some reports suggesting that the average football fan consumes more than 2,400 calories during the game...

A bit of good news for seafood lovers: Scientists at Stony Brook University recently reported a notable drop in mercury concentrations in bluefin tuna caught in the Gulf of Maine over the past decade.