- 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
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Illinois to Ban Certain Food Additives, Following California, New York, and New Jersey
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- Originally introduced in November 2023, the Illinois Food Safety Act (SB 2637) proposes to prohibit the manufacturing, selling, delivering, distributing, holding, or offering for sale a food product
NY Judge Denies Dismissal of “Free-Range” Egg Suit
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- A federal judge in New York denied a motion to dismiss a proposed class action complaint which alleged that the producer of Nellie’s Free Range Eggs, Pete and Gerry’s Organics
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NY AG Demands Removal of False “Lead Free” Baby Food Claims
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- On February 16, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a demand letter to HolleUSA to stop making false or misleading claims about their baby food products. The demand letter
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New Yorkers Support Icon for Sugary Menu Items
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- According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a new statewide poll suggests that over 75% of New York residents support including a warning icon on chain
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NY Attorney General Probes Arsenic in Baby Cereal
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- We have reported on FDA’s guidance document, “Inorganic Arsenic in Rice Cereals for Infants: Action Level Guidance for Industry,” which was finalized in August 2020 and sets an
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NY Launches CBD Manufacturer & Retailer Licenses
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- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on February 22, 2021 that businesses seeking to operate as cannabinoid hemp processors, retailers, or distributors can now apply for a license through the
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Flavor Litigation Update: Smoked Cheese
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- A proposed class of consumers filed a complaint (Law360 subscription required) against the grocery chain Aldi Inc. on January 26, 2021 in the Eastern District of New York alleging that
Proposed Class Sues Cheese Producer Over Smokey Flavor Labeling (Subscription to Law360 Required)
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- A proposed class of cheese buyers is suing Dietz & Watson Inc. in New York federal court, claiming that its smoked provolone cheese is falsely advertised because the cheese is
PopChips Sued For “Misleading” Cheddar and Sour Cream Flavor Labeling (Subscription to Law360 Required)
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- On December 6, a complaint was filed in the Southern District of New York against the owners of PopChips, VMG Partners LLC. The proposed class action alleges that the labeling