Heather Vogell, ProPublica

Most recent articles by Heather Vogell, ProPublica

The Biden administration says its trade policy puts people over corporations. Documents on baby formula show otherwise.
The Biden administration says its trade policy puts people over corporations. Documents on baby formula show otherwise.
Heather Vogell, ProPublica
July 22, 2024
4:25 pm

U.S. officials have challenged baby formula regulations in more than half a dozen countries, sometimes after manufacturers complained. Critics say the efforts are undermining public health.

What you should know about ‘toddler milk’ and how it’s marketed to parents
What you should know about ‘toddler milk’ and how it’s marketed to parents
Heather Vogell, ProPublica
April 3, 2024
7:00 am

These drinks, targeted to young kids, may promise unproven benefits like ‘improved brain development’ or ‘improved immune function.’ Yet the U.S. government has repeatedly fought against advertising restrictions on these products around the globe.

How the U.S. waged a global campaign against baby formula regulation
How the U.S. waged a global campaign against baby formula regulation
Heather Vogell, ProPublica
March 21, 2024
2:05 pm

Records and interviews show that the U.S. government repeatedly used its muscle to advance the interests of large baby formula companies while thwarting the efforts of Thailand and other developing countries to safeguard children’s health.

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