FDA Releases New Interactive Tool for Total Diet Study (TDS) Results and New Data

https://www.fda.gov/food/hfp-constituent-updates/fda-releases-new-interactive-tool-total-diet-study-tds-results-and-new-data?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery January 27, 2026 The FDA today announced the release of the Total Diet Study Interface (TDSi), a new consumer-friendly interactive web-based tool that provides streamlined access to findings from FDA's Total Diet Study. Concurrent with this launch, the FDA is releasing the most recent cycle of TDS data, including results from fiscal years 2021 and 2022. TDSi includes TDS datasets from fiscal year 2018–2022. https://www.fda.gov/food/reference-databases-and-monitoring-programs-food/fda-total-diet-study-tds?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery The TDSi release underscores the FDA's commitment to transparency and continuous improvement in its food chemical safety programs and aligns with Make America Healthy Again goals. By transitioning from traditional publication methods to this dynamic, user-interactive platform, the FDA is providing stakeholders with significantly enhanced access to critical food safety and nutrition data, positioning itself as the global leader in providing comprehensive, publicly accessible data on foods in a typical U.S. consumer’s diet. https://www.hhs.gov/radical-transparency/index.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery FDA's TDS is a continuous monitoring program that systematically collects, prepares and analyzes chemical contaminants and nutrients in foods representing the average U.S. consumer's diet. This new enhancement to the TDS surveillance program provides critical data to assess cumulative exposure to various contaminants and supports the FDA's food safety and nutrition oversight responsibilities. The TDSi represents a significant advancement in data accessibility and transparency, offering: Comprehensive data visualization – Interactive graphics and charts that enable users to easily explore TDS findings efficiently and intuitively. Enhanced transparency – User-driven access to detailed analytical results with full dataset download capabilities for researchers and stakeholders. Historical scope – Complete datasets for nutrients and contaminants (including elements, radionuclides, and pesticides) in foods collected since 2018. Ongoing updates – Regular incorporation of new TDS data as it becomes available. For comprehensive information on TDS design and implementation, foods and dietary exposure estimation, and analytical methods, visit the FDA TDS webpage. https://www.fda.gov/food/food-ingredients-packaging/food-chemical-safety?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery