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Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Class Action Goes “Pop” Where Challenged Trans Fats Were No “Secret”

In a recent decision, McGee v. S-L Snacks Nat’l, 982 F.3d 700 (9th Cir. Dec. 4, 2020), the Ninth Circuit upheld a district court’s dismissal of a putative class action for lack of Article III standing. McGee is notable for...more

Alston & Bird

Food & Beverage Digest – January 2021

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Food & Beverage Digest, our roundup of court cases and settlements affecting the food, beverage, agribusiness, and cosmetics industries. This month, plaintiffs bang their heads...more

Perkins Coie

Industry Insight: FDA Extends Deadline for Eliminating PHOs

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The U.S. Food & Drug Administration determined in 2015 that Partially Hydrogenated Oils (“PHOs”) are not “Generally Recognized as Safe,” or GRAS. PHOs are the leading source of trans fats in the human diet. In the nutrition...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

World Health Organization Encourages Governments to Ban Artificial Trans Fats by 2023

The World Health Organization has announced a new initiative, REPLACE, that seeks the cooperation of governments to ban artificial trans fats by 2023. Trans fats can either be naturally occurring in foods such as milk...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Class Dismissed

Judge Koh Issues First Blow to “Added Sugars” Plaintiffs

The Big Picture: On Tuesday, Judge Koh granted Kellogg’s Motion to Dismiss in its entirety in Hadley v. Kellogg Sales Company, No. 5:16-cv-04955-LHK (N.D. Cal.). Hadley is one of three cases against well-known cereal makers...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Class Dismissed

Cut the Fat . . . Just Not Yet: Court Rules that PHO Claims Are Preempted

Northern District of California Judge Maxine Chesney recently granted Nestlé’s motion to dismiss a challenge to partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) in Nestlé’s Coffee-mate® coffee-creamer products, finding plaintiff’s claims...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Class Dismissed

Court Stays Away from Trans Fat in General Mills Case

A recent decision from the Central District of California demonstrates the challenges serial plaintiffs may have with pursuing similar class actions and showcases the primary jurisdiction doctrine. On December 29, 2015, in...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Class Dismissed

Ninth Circuit: No Relief from Stay in General Mills’ Trans Fats Case Pending FDA Action

The Ninth Circuit will not review district court stays, the appeals court recently held, because they are not “final orders” subject to immediate appeal. On January 26, 2015, the Ninth Circuit granted General Mills’ motion to...more

Perkins Coie

Food Litigation Newsletter - August 2015

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This Newsletter Aims to keep those in the food industry up to speed on developments in food labeling and nutritional content litigation. RECENT SIGNIFICANT RULINGS - Class Certification Denied In Popcorners “All...more

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Food Labeling, Food Safety & Nutrition - July 2015

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The Obama Administration’s robust use of executive authority on issues related to food labeling, food safety, and nutrition continue to position these issues as a priority for the remainder of the President’s term in office....more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

US FDA Updates for Irish and Northern Irish Companies

AGG produces a monthly update of legal and regulatory issues that affect the FDA-regulated community, including regular updates on legislative initiatives from our Washington, DC office. The June 2015 update is now available....more

Womble Bond Dickinson

FDA Gives Food Industry Three Years to Phase Out Partially Hydrogenated Oils from Food Products

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On June 16, 2015, the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") issued a declaratory order, requiring a phasing out of the use of partially hydrogenated oils ("PHOs"). In its order, the FDA stated that partially hydrogenated oils...more

Mintz - Consumer Product Safety Viewpoints

FDA Determines Artificial Trans Fat Are No Longer “Generally Recognized as Safe”; Must Be Removed From Human Food By June 2018

Acting to finalize a tentative decision from 2013, FDA announced on June 15, 2015 that it was issuing a declaratory order that will require manufacturers to remove partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from processed foods over...more

McGuireWoods LLP

PHOs Banned in the U.S.: Landmark FDA Order Declares Partially Hydrogenated Oils No Longer Generally Regarded as Safe

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On June 17, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its much-anticipated Final Determination Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Order), finding there is “no longer a consensus that partially hydrogenated...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Advertising Law -- Nov 27, 2013

FTC Shoots Down COPPA Compliance Request Based on Social Networking - The Federal Trade Commission has denied an application from AssertID seeking the agency's approval of a proposed method of verifiable parental...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Advertising Law -- Nov 25, 2013

Child-Directed Sweepstakes Ran Afoul of COPPA - A sweepstakes conducted by a magazine for tween girls raised concerns under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, the Children's Advertising Review Unit...more

Perkins Coie

Food Litigation Newsletter - November 12, 2013

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In This Issue: - Recent Significant Developments and Rulings ..Court Rains on Plaintiff’s Vitamin Drink Suit Parade ..Potato Chip Misbranding Claims Half-Baked, Says Court ..Court: Pasta Claims Need More...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

FDA Takes Steps to Declare Partially Hydrogenated Oils No Longer GRAS and Seeks Comments

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On November 7, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has tentatively determined that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for any use in food. PHOs are...more

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