- On March 11, 2024, at the National Farmers Union Annual Convention, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the final rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA”
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Adverse Reports Related to Certain Tejocote Root Dietary Supplements Continue
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- In January of this year, FDA testing revealed the presence of toxic yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) in a number of dietary supplements containing Crataegus mexicana, which the
FDA Publishes Stance on Titanium Dioxide in Food
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- On March 4, 2024, FDA published a webpage discussing the use of titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a color additive in foods. The webpage, which references a color additive petition requesting
The Return of the New York Junk Food Bill
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- The New York legislature has reintroduced S213B/A4424B to “protect children from junk food companies targeting them with false or misleading advertisements.” The bill passed the Senate last year, but failed
FDA Takes Steps to Ensure Safety of Cinnamon Products Sold in the US
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- On March 6, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a letter to all cinnamon manufacturers, processors, distributors, and facility operators in the US, reminding them of the
Implementation of Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule Begins this Month
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FDA Updates List of Chemicals Under Review
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- On March 4, 2024, FDA updated its list of select chemicals currently under review to include more information about the agency’s assessment of previously approved chemicals in the food supply.
FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Yogurt and Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
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- On March 1, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in a letter of enforcement discretion that it does not object to the use of certain qualified health
Senator Sanders Calls for Robust Front of Pack Labeling Requirements
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- Earlier this month, Senator Bernie Sanders, who chairs the Senate committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), sent a letter to FDA commissioner Robert Califf in which he urged
Family Dollar Pleads Guilty to Food and Drug Adulteration Charge
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- On February 26, 2024, Family Dollar Stores LLC agreed to pay $41.675 million after pleading guilty to storing food and drugs in unsanitary conditions in a rodent-infested warehouse. In addition