- A Consumer Reports study found high lead levels in vegetable puffs made from cassava that are marketed as snacks for young children, with one puff containing more lead than any
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FDA Shares Findings from Multi-Year Pathogen Study
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- On June 5, 2024, FDA announced preliminary findings from a nearly 5-year study of E. coli, including Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), and Salmonella pathogens in the Southwest agricultural
Health Canada Proposes to Remove Authorization for Brominated Vegetable Oil
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- Last month Health Canada announced a proposal to remove brominated vegetable oil (BVO) as a permitted food additive. It is currently authorized for use as a density adjusting agent in
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Holds Fifth Meeting
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- The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee held its fifth meeting May 29-30, 2024. The Committee is charged with reviewing current nutrition science to develop a scientific report with independent, science-based
Pasta False Ad Class Action Receives Certification
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- A California federal judge has certified a class action (Law360 subscription required) alleging that Barilla falsely labels its pasta as being made in Italy. We previously blogged on this case
USDA Requests Information on Electronic or Digital Link Bioengineered Disclosure Options
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- USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) recently solicited public information about possible amendments to the electronic or digital link option for disclosing a bioengineered food.
- By way of background, the National
Indiana Judge Rules Tacos and Burritos are “Sandwiches”
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- Earlier this month, Judge Bobay of Allen County Superior Court in Indiana has ruled that tacos and burritos are technically Mexican-style “sandwiches” as part of his ruling in a zoning
California Assembly Approves Color Additive Ban in Schools
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- On May 21, 2024, the California Assembly passed AB 2316, ordering it to the Senate. If enacted, the bill would prohibit public schools from offering, selling, or otherwise providing
Senators Propose Heavy Metal Legislation with Product Testing Requirements
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- Earlier this month, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tammy Duckworth announced the introduction of legislation (the “Baby Food Safety Act of 2024”) intended to increase the safety of certain foods, including
Iowa Governor Signs ‘Meat Integrity Bill’
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- On May 15, 2024, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed the Iowa Meat Integrity Bill (SF 2391) to require specific labels for cell-cultivated, plant-based, and insect-based meat and egg