- On April 28, 2026, three federal lawsuits were filed by members of the Coalition for Organic Dairy Exemption (CODE), including Aurora Organic Dairy, Horizon Dairy, and CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley, challenging
80,000 Pounds of Butter Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen Warning
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- On October 11, 2024, Costco issued a recall for nearly 80,000 pounds of its Kirkland Signature butter due to a labeling oversight. Milk, classified as one of the nine major
FDA Release Results of Sampling of Retail Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate and Chocolate-Containing Products for Milk Allergen
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- On September 17, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released results from retail sampling of dark chocolate and chocolate-containing products labeled as “dairy free” that were collected and
FDA Study Confirms Pasteurization Kills Bird Flu Virus in Milk
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- Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the findings of a groundbreaking study confirming that pasteurization is effective in killing the bird flu virus in milk and other
USDA Publishes Final Rule on School Meals
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- On April 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a final rule updating the long-term school nutrition requirements, based on the goals of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,
Michigan and West Virginia Propose Unpasteurized, Raw Milk Bills
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- In recent proposed legislation, Michigan (HB 5603) and West Virginia (HB 4911) have proposed allowing the sale of unpasteurized, raw milk within their respective states. The
Lab Study Shows Oral Antacid Drug Performs Differently When Mixed with Various Food Vehicles
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- Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) researchers recently conducted a study titled, The effect of food vehicles in vitro performance of pantoprazole sodium delayed release sprinkle formulation
FDA to Reopen Comment Period for Guidance on Labeling of Plant-based Milk Alternatives
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- As we previously blogged, in February FDA published a long-awaited draft guidance document which laid out a voluntary framework on the labeling of plant-based milk alternatives. The guidance, which
“Made with Real Milk” (Fat?) Lawsuit Dismissed
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- Yesterday a district court dismissed (Law360 subscription required) a class-action lawsuit which alleged that Ferrara Candy Company misled consumers into believing that their Brach Milk Maid caramels were made with
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
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- On February 22, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance to ensure appropriate labeling of plant-based products that are marketed and sold as milk alternatives