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National Milk Producers Federation Petitions FDA on Non-Dairy Alternative Labels

Posted on February 27, 2019

As previously reported on this blog, FDA’s comment period on the use of the terms, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, in the labeling of plant-based products ended on

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FDA’s Outlines Plans to Modernize Oversight of Imported Food

Posted on February 26, 2019

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discusses how the Agency is integrating new tools, that are a result of the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), with

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Dog Food Makers Face Multiple Class Action Lawsuits Following Vitamin D Recalls

Posted on February 21, 2019

Following on recalls of dog food due to excess Vitamin D in late 2018, manufacturers are facing lawsuits by dog owners claiming their pets were injured by the products in

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FDA Publishes Findings from Investigation of Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak

Posted on February 15, 2019

As previously reported on this blog, in November 2018 FDA, in conjunction with the CDC, state officials, and Canadian food and public health officials, investigated an outbreak of E.

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FDA Takes Action on Dietary Supplements Claiming to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Serious Conditions

Posted on February 14, 2019

FDA has issued warning letters and online advisories to a number of dietary supplement companies whose products claim to prevent, treat, or cure Alzheimer’s disease and other serious conditions. The

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New York Judge Lifts 2-Year Stay on KIND “All Natural” Suit (subscription to Law360 required)

Posted on February 13, 2019

A New York federal court ordered a consumer class action against KIND LLC to move forward after a two-year stay. Consumers are suing KIND for allegedly mislabeling its snack products

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FDA to Strengthen Dietary Supplements Regulation

Posted on February 12, 2019

On February 11, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. announced a new plan for modernizing and strengthening dietary supplement regulation and oversight. In making the announcement, Dr. Gottlieb pointed out

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Finalized Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff on Public Warning and Notification of Firm-Initiated or FDA-Requested Recalls

Posted on February 11, 2019

As covered on this blog, FDA has worked to strengthen the recall process for food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics in response to a report by the Office of

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New York City, Ohio, and Maine Crackdown on Food Products with CBD

Posted on February 6, 2019

City and state officials in New York, Ohio, and Maine have placed embargoes on food products containing cannabidiol (CBD). The embargoes, which appear to have all begun in January, require

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American Lung Association Finds States, Federal Government Failed to Act to Reduce Tobacco Use

Posted on January 30, 2019

In a report released on January 30, the American Lung Association’s 2019 “State of Tobacco Control” finds that in 2018, states and the federal government failed to take meaningful action

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