News & Press Releases

WASHINGTON D.C., August 24, 2026 — Nonprofits Toxin Free USA (TFUSA), Organic Consumers Association (OCA), and Beyond Pesticides (BP) filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Driscoll’s Inc. alleging deceptive marketing of its berries. Driscoll’s is the world’s largest producer and marketer of blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries and claims its growing practices are “in harmony …

New Fairfield, CT, April 22, 2026 — GMO/Toxin Free USA has joined 1% for the Planet as an environmental nonprofit partner, strengthening its mission to educate the public about GMOs, eliminate harmful chemicals from our food system and environment, and protect public health across the United States. 1% for the Planet connects businesses and individuals …

New Fairfield, CT, April 3, 2026 —  Public interest nonprofit GMO/Toxin Free USA (TFUSA) succeeded in delaying a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposal to allow a novel, synthetic food dye produced by Phytolon Ltd. to enter the U.S. food supply and be labeled as “natural.” This marks a rare and significant moment of …

WASHINGTON D.C., March 15, 2026 — Nonprofits Toxin Free USA (TFUSA) and Corporate Accountability Lab (CAL) filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Aqua Star Corp., for false and deceptive marketing of its shrimp products. While Aqua Star claims that its shrimp products are “pure,” “sustainable,” and “responsible,” in reality they may be tainted by antibiotics …

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 — A new report released today by the Clean Label Project reveals the presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in a range of food products approved for California’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program—sparking an important conversation about chemical exposure among some of the state’s most vulnerable populations. The …

WASHINGTON D.C., June 4, 2025 — Nonprofit GMO/Toxin Free USA has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corporation. In a separate action, plaintiff Ella Rosewood filed a class action lawsuit against Costco. Both lawsuits against the corporation allege false and deceptive marketing of Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes. Costco markets its baby wipes as …

WASHINGTON D.C., April 24, 2025 — Nonprofit GMO/Toxin Free USA filed a lawsuit against WaterWipes, Inc., alleging deceptive marketing of its Plastic-Free Original Baby Wipes product. WaterWipes advertises its products as “plastic-free” and “the world’s purest baby wipes.” But independent lab testing conducted for Toxin Free USA revealed that the product contains significant levels of …

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2025 — Nonprofits GMO/Toxin Free USA and Organic Consumers Association filed a lawsuit against Perfect Day, Inc., alleging material omissions and deceptive marketing of its genetically engineered synthetic “dairy” product, ProFerm. The product, ProFerm, is a bioengineered “whey protein” used by brands such as Bored Cow Animal-Free Dairy Milk and Myprotein Whey …

New Fairfield, CT Dec 3, 2024 — Non-GMO and organic gardeners and farmers now have a new tool to help them avoid genetically engineered seeds and support independent seed companies sharing their values. Today, nonprofit GMO/Toxin Free USA (GTFU) launched the Seed Integrity Pledge for Safe Seeds (SIP) program, with a website to raise awareness …