- As previously covered on this blog, a product may bear a “Made in USA”-type (MIU)
CALIFORNIA
Almond Joy
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Almond Board of California validates a new chemical-free process to pasteurize almonds.
- Since 2007, the Almond Board of California (ABC) has enforced an industry-wide pasteurization program intended to reduce the
PHOs: Pause for Primary Jurisdiction
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Serial Plaintiff Shutdown
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Judge dismisses proposed class action lawsuit filed by “serial plaintiff.” (subscription to Law360 required)
- As previously covered on this blog, a lawsuit was filed in the “Food Court” in
San Francisco Sugar Suit
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Trade associations sue San Francisco over sugar-sweetened beverage legislation.
- In June 2015, the City and County of San Francisco passed legislation that requires health warnings to be placed on advertising
PHO Plaintiffs
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Lawsuit proceeds on the premise that the use of PHOs in foods may violate California law. (subscription to Law360 required)
- As previously covered on this blog, FDA recently issued
BPA Listed
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California panel votes unanimously to add BPA to the Proposition 65 list as a reproductive toxicant.
- Proposition 65 is a “right to know” California statute that requires companies to provide
Sugar Bill D.O.A.
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California soda warning legislation dies in committee.
- Sugar continues to be the target of public health scrutiny, particularly as excess consumption is linked to adverse health effects. Government agencies and
Sugar, Sugar
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California and New York legislators consider warning labels for soda.
- Sugar has been in the news again recently, particularly as the federal government works to prepare the 2015 Dietary Guidelines
“Made in America” Litigation Hits Hops
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Beer producer sued over “Product of U.S.A.” claim on products purportedly made with imported hops. (subscription to Law360 required)
- A product may bear a “Made in America”-type claim in