Afederal court in New York has dismissed some allegations in a complaint alleging Wakefern Food Corp.’s graham crackers packaging misleads consumers into believing the product has more whole grain graham flour than non-whole...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer being sold for use in food packaging in the United States. FDA...more
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FDA Approves Qualified Health Claims for Yogurt -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow qualified health claims asserting the consumption of yogurt is associated...more
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FDA Announces End of PFAS Use in Food Packaging -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl...more
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Illinois Lawmaker Proposes Food Additive Ban -
An Illinois State Senator has proposed a law that would ban four food additives. State Sen. Willie Preston (D-Chicago) introduced Senate...more
An Illinois State Senator has proposed a law that would ban four food additives. State Sen. Willie Preston (D-Chicago) introduced Senate Bill 2637, which seeks to ban brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben...more
Shook Partner Published on New York Consumer Protection Laws -
Cary Silverman, a partner in the firm’s Public Policy Group, was published in Albany’s Times Union letters to the editor on a proposed New York consumer...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food, concluding the intended use of BVO is no longer considered safe. The agency currently allows the use of BVO,...more
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FDA Proposes Ban on Brominated Vegetable Oil -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food, concluding the...more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-in-the-nation bill banning four food additives, prompting a food industry group to call on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action in response. The California...more
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California Gov. Signs Food Additive Bill, Groups Urge FDA to Act -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-in-the-nation bill banning four food additives, prompting a food...more
The California Senate has passed an amended version of a first-in-the-nation bill seeking to ban certain food additives, removing titanium dioxide from the list of prohibited additives and pushing back when the law would take...more
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Amended Food Additive Bill Advances to California Governor’s Desk -
The California Senate has passed an amended version of a first-in-the-nation bill seeking to ban certain food...more
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FDA Announces First Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has named James Jones as the agency's first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods....more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced additional proposed changes to the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) as part of its proposal to create a unified Human Foods Program (HFP), building on a proposal...more
Slack Fill Decision Cites Shook Attorneys’ Article
An opinion issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri has cited Shook Partners Cary Silverman and Jennifer Artman’s Missouri Bar Journal article...more
The California Assembly has passed a first-in-the-nation bill banning the use of five food additives, including Red Dye No. 3 and titanium dioxide, in food products manufactured, sold or distributed in the state.
The...more
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California Assembly Passes Food Additive - Bill The California Assembly has passed a first-in-the-nation bill banning the use of five food additives, including Red Dye No. 3 and titanium...more
5/22/2023
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The U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed the Ninth Circuit’s ruling upholding a California ban on pork sold in the state that was produced from pigs “confined in stalls so small they cannot lie down, stand up, or turn around.”...more
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Group Petitions USDA to Prohibit ‘Low-Carbon Beef’ Label, Require Verification for Carbon Claims -
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has petitioned the U.S. Department of...more
5/16/2023
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Beverage Manufacturers ,
California ,
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False Advertising ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
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Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ,
Food Supply ,
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Natl Pork Prods Council v Ross ,
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has written a letter to the manufacturers and developers of new plant varieties, urging them to fully consider the potential ramifications of transferring the genes of allergens to...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a national strategy outlining actions it will take immediately to help increase the resiliency of the U.S. infant formula market and supply. The Food and Drug Omnibus Reform...more
FDA Proposes Changes to Standards of Identity for Foods Including Salt-
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule that would change the standards of identity (SOIs) for foods that include salt to...more
4/11/2023
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Baby Products ,
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A federal court in New York has thrown out a proposed class action against the maker of Cup Noodles and other instant noodle products claiming that its use of the phrase “No Added MSG” deceived consumers. Henry v. Nissin...more
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Report: FDA Food Recalls Jumped 700% from 2021 to 2022 -
The number of individual units of food and drink recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2022 increased...more
3/27/2023
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Food Recalls ,
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Papa John's International ,
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