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PAHO, Latin America’s largest health agency, urged limits on ultra-processed foods — then partnered with candy giant Ferrero on vaccines. After outcry, the deal quietly vanished. Can public health agencies take money from the food industry without compromising integrity?
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October 2, 2026 at 2:13 PM
PAHO, Latin America’s largest health agency, urged limits on ultra-processed foods — then partnered with candy giant Ferrero on vaccines. After outcry, the deal quietly vanished. Can public health agencies take money from the food industry without compromising integrity?
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October 1, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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PAHO announced a partnership this January with Ferrero, a candy giant with a track record of lobbying and suing to block nutrition policies
It then quietly backed out after objections about conflict of interest... and really doesn't want to talk about what happened
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It then quietly backed out after objections about conflict of interest... and really doesn't want to talk about what happened
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An international health agency partnered with candy giant Ferrero — then quietly backed out
Critics saw a conflict of interest in Ferrero helping fund vaccinations in Ecuador, where childhood obesity is rising. The Pan American Health Organization has since ended the deal.
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October 1, 2026 at 1:41 PM
PAHO announced a partnership this January with Ferrero, a candy giant with a track record of lobbying and suing to block nutrition policies
It then quietly backed out after objections about conflict of interest... and really doesn't want to talk about what happened
New from @theexamination.org
It then quietly backed out after objections about conflict of interest... and really doesn't want to talk about what happened
New from @theexamination.org
Months after PAHO announced a vaccination deal with candy conglomerate Ferrero Group, the partnership died and its press release was deleted. The quiet collapse speaks to an ongoing debate over corporate funding in global health governance.
An international health agency partnered with candy giant Ferrero — then quietly backed out
Critics saw a conflict of interest in Ferrero helping fund vaccinations in Ecuador, where childhood obesity is rising. The Pan American Health Organization has since ended the deal.
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October 1, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Months after PAHO announced a vaccination deal with candy conglomerate Ferrero Group, the partnership died and its press release was deleted. The quiet collapse speaks to an ongoing debate over corporate funding in global health governance.
Of the 175,000 comments sent to the FDA about a menthol cigarette ban, 97% were opposition form letters, a new study found. The Biden administration cited that “immense” feedback in shelving it.
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September 25, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Of the 175,000 comments sent to the FDA about a menthol cigarette ban, 97% were opposition form letters, a new study found. The Biden administration cited that “immense” feedback in shelving it.
The Biden administration cited “immense” public comments when it tabled a ban on menthol cigarettes. Turns out those comments were mostly letters echoing tobacco industry talking points, according to a new study.
How Big Tobacco flooded the FDA with public comments to kill a menthol ban
The tobacco industry generated tens of thousands of opposition letters before the Biden administration backed away from the proposal, a new study found.
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September 24, 2026 at 2:17 PM
The Biden administration cited “immense” public comments when it tabled a ban on menthol cigarettes. Turns out those comments were mostly letters echoing tobacco industry talking points, according to a new study.
Officials in Ogijo, Nigeria, have begun removing lead-contaminated soil in neighborhoods around battery recycling factories. It’s the latest response to our investigation, which found lead poisoning linked to factories that supplied the U.S. auto industry.
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September 18, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Officials in Ogijo, Nigeria, have begun removing lead-contaminated soil in neighborhoods around battery recycling factories. It’s the latest response to our investigation, which found lead poisoning linked to factories that supplied the U.S. auto industry.
Trucks have begun removing lead-contaminated soil around Ogijo, Nigeria, after an investigation by The Examination and its partners revealed that battery recycling plants, which had supplied the U.S. auto industry, had poisoned residents.
Nigerian battery recyclers pay for lead cleanup after Examination investigation
Factories are operating again after being fined and told to clean up their act. But months after the government tested residents for lead poisoning, they haven’t gotten their results.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Trucks have begun removing lead-contaminated soil around Ogijo, Nigeria, after an investigation by The Examination and its partners revealed that battery recycling plants, which had supplied the U.S. auto industry, had poisoned residents.
Cereal may seem like a natural breakfast choice, but that’s the result of rigorous marketing. Food policy expert Marion Nestle, co-author of “Sugar Coated,” explains how the industry made us believe a spoonful of sugar was a healthy meal.
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September 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Cereal may seem like a natural breakfast choice, but that’s the result of rigorous marketing. Food policy expert Marion Nestle, co-author of “Sugar Coated,” explains how the industry made us believe a spoonful of sugar was a healthy meal.
Cereal anchors morning routines for millions thanks to a targeted push by a multibillion-dollar industry. We spoke with @marionnestle.bsky.social about her new book “Sugar Coated,” which details the legal fights and misleading health claims behind a breakfast staple.
How the cereal industry engineered its way on to every breakfast table
In her new book “Sugar Coated,” food policy expert Marion Nestle explains how cereal makers marketed, lobbied and outmaneuvered regulators for decades.
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September 10, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Cereal anchors morning routines for millions thanks to a targeted push by a multibillion-dollar industry. We spoke with @marionnestle.bsky.social about her new book “Sugar Coated,” which details the legal fights and misleading health claims behind a breakfast staple.
As the EU considers raising cigarette taxes for the first time in 15 years, its member countries are debating how to tax new products like nicotine pouches. Sweden — a top manufacturer for pouches — has stood in the way.
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September 4, 2026 at 1:55 PM
As the EU considers raising cigarette taxes for the first time in 15 years, its member countries are debating how to tax new products like nicotine pouches. Sweden — a top manufacturer for pouches — has stood in the way.
Sweden’s finance minister recently shut down EU tobacco tax discussions in protest over a proposed tax on nicotine pouches, which have become synonymous with the country’s economic and cultural pride. Can the 27 member states reach a compromise?
EU countries clash over nicotine pouch taxes, stalling broader tobacco talks
Sweden, a top manufacturer of pouches, halted an effort to raise taxes on the popular product as the bloc debates how to handle it and other addictive alternatives to cigarettes.
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September 3, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Sweden’s finance minister recently shut down EU tobacco tax discussions in protest over a proposed tax on nicotine pouches, which have become synonymous with the country’s economic and cultural pride. Can the 27 member states reach a compromise?
🏅 Our project “The poisonous lead trade” is a finalist for two Online News Association awards: innovation in investigative journalism and excellence in collaborations!
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Recycling lead for U.S. car batteries is poisoning people
We documented the toxic fallout of a green technology.
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September 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM
🏅 Our project “The poisonous lead trade” is a finalist for two Online News Association awards: innovation in investigative journalism and excellence in collaborations!
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Philip Morris International’s undisclosed lobbying meetings with EU staff are now under scrutiny as the European ombudsman investigates. The company pushed the EU Commission to do its bidding for its tobacco products in 10 countries outside the bloc.
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August 28, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Philip Morris International’s undisclosed lobbying meetings with EU staff are now under scrutiny as the European ombudsman investigates. The company pushed the EU Commission to do its bidding for its tobacco products in 10 countries outside the bloc.
🏆 Our short doc on how the U.S. auto industry fueled lead poisoning in Nigeria is a 2026 Gerald Loeb Awards finalist for business journalism. The investigation shows how global industry decisions can carry profound consequences for communities. Watch ⤵️
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August 27, 2026 at 7:27 PM
🏆 Our short doc on how the U.S. auto industry fueled lead poisoning in Nigeria is a 2026 Gerald Loeb Awards finalist for business journalism. The investigation shows how global industry decisions can carry profound consequences for communities. Watch ⤵️
The EU’s watchdog is investigating undisclosed meetings between EU staff and the tobacco industry. The move comes after The Examination revealed Philip Morris International pushed EU officials to intervene in other countries’ tobacco control policies.
Top EU watchdog to investigate tobacco industry’s undisclosed meetings with EU staff
Scrutiny by the EU ombudsman comes after an investigation by The Examination and Politico revealed EU staff took actions that would have benefited Philip Morris International.
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August 27, 2026 at 1:06 PM
The EU’s watchdog is investigating undisclosed meetings between EU staff and the tobacco industry. The move comes after The Examination revealed Philip Morris International pushed EU officials to intervene in other countries’ tobacco control policies.
From the U.K. to India to Quebec, health authorities are taking notice of growing evidence about the health risks of energy drinks.
Experts say a battle with the beverage industry is looming.
Experts say a battle with the beverage industry is looming.
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August 21, 2026 at 1:29 PM
From the U.K. to India to Quebec, health authorities are taking notice of growing evidence about the health risks of energy drinks.
Experts say a battle with the beverage industry is looming.
Experts say a battle with the beverage industry is looming.
Health officials around the world are stepping up oversight of energy drinks, especially protections for young people. But the beverage industry has beaten similar proposals before. Will this time be different?
Countries are cracking down on energy drinks. The industry may not go quietly.
Governments in India, the UK and beyond are taking notice as research links energy drinks to health problems.
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August 20, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Health officials around the world are stepping up oversight of energy drinks, especially protections for young people. But the beverage industry has beaten similar proposals before. Will this time be different?
🏅 We’re honored to have won a @rtdna.bsky.social Murrow Award for investigative reporting for “the poisonous lead trade,” our collaboration with @nytimes.com about battery recycling plants that have poisoned people in Nigeria with lead.
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Recycling lead for U.S. car batteries is poisoning people
We documented the toxic fallout of a green technology.
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August 18, 2026 at 6:44 PM
🏅 We’re honored to have won a @rtdna.bsky.social Murrow Award for investigative reporting for “the poisonous lead trade,” our collaboration with @nytimes.com about battery recycling plants that have poisoned people in Nigeria with lead.
Read the investigation: examination.news/4wzcRLI
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Energy drinks are everywhere, but what does the science say about their risks? We reviewed dozens of studies looking at the impact of energy drinks on heart health, anxiety and more.
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August 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Energy drinks are everywhere, but what does the science say about their risks? We reviewed dozens of studies looking at the impact of energy drinks on heart health, anxiety and more.
Energy drinks are everywhere, but concerns about their safety have persisted for years. We reviewed dozens of studies examining links to heart problems, anxiety and more. Here’s what we found ⬇️
Energy drinks are more popular than ever. Here’s what we know about the health risks.
Highly caffeinated energy drinks have been linked to heart problems, obesity and anxiety.
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August 13, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Energy drinks are everywhere, but concerns about their safety have persisted for years. We reviewed dozens of studies examining links to heart problems, anxiety and more. Here’s what we found ⬇️
Did the Trump admin put out a Zyn ad? That’s what people are asking after the White House posted a viral TikTok video implying the U.S. military runs on Zyn. With teen use of nicotine pouches on the rise, here’s why the video is concerning ⬇️
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August 6, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Did the Trump admin put out a Zyn ad? That’s what people are asking after the White House posted a viral TikTok video implying the U.S. military runs on Zyn. With teen use of nicotine pouches on the rise, here’s why the video is concerning ⬇️
@redbull.com spent hundreds of thousands of dollars over more than a decade to fund studies disputing the risks of mixing energy drinks with alcohol — including research that has been used to stymie regulation, our latest investigation found.
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July 31, 2026 at 5:18 PM
@redbull.com spent hundreds of thousands of dollars over more than a decade to fund studies disputing the risks of mixing energy drinks with alcohol — including research that has been used to stymie regulation, our latest investigation found.
For over a decade, @redbull.com funded studies that disputed the risks of consuming energy drinks and alcohol together — and research tied to the company has been used to roll back public health regulations in Canada and elsewhere. Read our latest investigation:
Is it safe to drink Red Bull and vodka? Dubious research tied to the company has shaped energy drink policy.
The company paid scientists whose studies largely found that mixing energy drinks and alcohol isn’t harmful, contrary to most research.
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July 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
For over a decade, @redbull.com funded studies that disputed the risks of consuming energy drinks and alcohol together — and research tied to the company has been used to roll back public health regulations in Canada and elsewhere. Read our latest investigation:
Venezuela was already struggling with food insecurity. Then came the earthquakes. Reporter Ana Vanessa Herrero captures how civilians are feeding and rescuing each other as the devastation in La Guaira threatens a new humanitarian crisis.
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July 23, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Venezuela was already struggling with food insecurity. Then came the earthquakes. Reporter Ana Vanessa Herrero captures how civilians are feeding and rescuing each other as the devastation in La Guaira threatens a new humanitarian crisis.