- A food safety law firm recently released a draft citizen petition asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require warning labels on cheeses made with raw milk, following multiple outbreaks linked to these products in recent months.
- The
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The Daily Intake, published by Keller Heckman, focuses on legal and regulatory developments affecting the food and dietary supplement industries. It covers topics such as FDA regulatory actions, food labeling and advertising litigation, allergen thresholds, packaging regulations, and compliance with U.S. and international food safety laws. The blog also addresses issues related to dietary supplement claims, food packaging waste regulations, and industry responses to evolving legal standards. It serves as a resource for businesses seeking updates on food law, regulatory enforcement, and policy changes impacting food products and supplements.
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FDA Releases 2025 CORE-EP Annual Report
- Yesterday, FDA’s Office of Coordinated Outbreak Response, Evaluation, & Emergency Preparedness (CORE+EP) released its annual report summarizing outbreaks of foodborne illness and certain adverse events in FDA-regulated human foods. The office’s “CORE” team responds to acute outbreaks and certain adverse
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Company Sued Over ‘Sugar-Free’ Beverages Due to Sugar from Lactose
- Starbucks is being sued over its “sugar-free” protein beverages (Law360 subscription required), which plaintiffs claim are deceptively labeled due to containing 13 to 21 g of sugar per venti-size beverage from naturally occurring lactose in milk.
- According to the plaintiffs,
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FDA Launches Nationwide Recruitment Effort for Advisory Committees
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on September 30, 2026, a nationwide effort to recruit scientific experts, technical professionals, and consumer representatives to serve on FDA advisory committees. The agency simultaneously published two Federal Register notices seeking nominations
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Governor Newsom Signs Bill for Non-UPF Certification Program
By Lauren Haas
- Governor Newsom has signed California’s AB 2244, which creates the country’s first voluntary non-ultraprocessed food certification program.
- By June 1, 2029, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) must develop a system to accredit independent certification agents that can
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Lawmakers Demand Answers from USDA on Halting of Cyclospora Research
- Lawmakers from both the House and Senate sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins on September 17, 2026, demanding that the Agency account for the shuttering of the majority of USDA’s Cyclospora research. Cyclospora contamination was the cause of
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Wellness Supplement Sued Over ‘Immunity’ Claims
- Vive Organic Inc. (Law360 subscription required) has been sued for allegedly deceptively marketing its wellness shots as “immunity boosting” and “doctor crafted” despite a lack of evidence that the product can protect against infection or illness.
- According to the plaintiff,
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California Advances New Menu Disclosure Requirements and Excludes Supplements from Date Labeling Law
- California continues to be a focal point for food and beverage regulation, with lawmakers advancing new disclosure and labeling requirements affecting restaurants, dietary supplements, and other FDA-regulated products.
- On September 11, 2026, the California Legislature passed SB 869 and sent
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Governor Newsom Signs California Bill Requiring Disclosures of AI-generated Advertisements
- Governor Gavin Newsom made California the second state (after New York) to require disclosure of the use of synthetic performers in advertising when he signed SB 1050 on September 16. The law requires a “clear and conspicuous” disclosure whenever
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Federal Court Orders Gold Star Distribution to Correct Persistent Insanitary Conditions
- On September 21, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota ordered Minnesota-based Gold Star Distributions, Inc. and its owner to stop distributing FDA-regulated products until they comply with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
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