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Cohen v. ConAgra- Poultry False Advertising Claims Survive Despite Federally Preempted Product Mislabeling Claim

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In October of this year, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals analyzed the issue of federal preemption in the context of poultry product labeling. The plaintiff in Cohen v. ConAgra Brands, Inc., brought a putative class action...more

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Consumer Groups File Petition Urging the USDA to Change Meat Labeling Requirements

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For years, natural sources of nitrates and nitrites have been used to cure meats as an alternative to traditional synthetic sources. The United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") requires companies that cure meats...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l March 2019 #4

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LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Medical Groups Call for SSB Taxes- The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association have issued a policy statement calling for taxes on sugar-sweetened...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l February 2019 #4

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LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA to Hold CBD Public Hearings - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb reportedly said in a February 27, 2019, hearing before the House...more

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Ninth Circuit Addresses Preemption in Recent Labeling Cases

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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed preemption in the context of food and cosmetic labeling. Food Manufacturers Can Label Honey as “Honey” - In June, the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion in Brod v....more

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