NOPA, ASA, CRA, & USCA Disappointed by Inaccurate and Misleading Seed Oil Post by the Department of Health and Human Services

WASHINGTON, December 16, 2025 – It is troubling to see content from an official government social media account that contradicts well-established nutrition science. Vegetable oils play an essential role in a healthy food supply, serving as heart-healthy alternatives to fats higher in saturated fat, with safety and benefits supported by decades of rigorous scientific research. They also provide an affordable, accessible option for families, helping keep nutritious food within reach for millions of Americans. Portraying corporate marketing moves as public health “wins” is misleading and counterproductive, doing little to address obesity or chronic disease. Worse, it fuels consumer confusion, erodes trust in science-based guidance, and unfairly vilifies American-grown, American-made ingredients that are essential to our food system. We’re eager to work with the Administration to promote accurate, science-based nutrition messaging. 

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Organized in 1930, the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) represents the U.S. soybean, canola, flaxseed, safflower seed, and sunflower seed-crushing industries. NOPA’s membership is engaged in the processing of oilseeds for meal and oil that are utilized in the manufacturing of food, feed, renewable fuels, and industrial products. NOPA’s 20 member companies operate 71 softseed and soybean solvent extraction plants across 20 states, crushing over 98% of all soybeans processed in the United States, the equivalent to more than 2 billion bushels annually. More information at www.NOPA.org.

The American Soybean Association (ASA) represents U.S. soybean farmers on domestic and international policy issues important to the soybean industry. ASA has 26 affiliated state associations representing 30 soybean-producing states and nearly 500,000 soybean farmers. More information at www.SOYGROWERS.org.

The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is the national trade association representing the corn refining industry of the United States. CRA and its predecessors have served this important segment of American agribusiness since 1913. Corn refiners manufacture sweeteners, starch, advanced bioproducts, corn oil and feed products from corn components such as starch, oil, protein and fiber. More information at www.CORN.org. 

The U.S. Canola Association (USCA) is a non-profit commodity organization whose mission is to increase domestic canola production to meet growing demand for healthy oil, meal and protein by promoting policies and conditions favorable to growing, marketing, processing and using U.S. canola. More information at www.USCANOLA.com.

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