Category: Issue 326
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Class Action Filed in California over Kellogg’s Health Claims for Cocoa Krispies®
A California resident has filed putative class claims against the Kellogg Co., alleging that it falsely advertises its Cocoa Krispies® cereal as a boost to children’s immunity. Kammula v. Kellogg Co., No. 09-08102 (C.D. Cal., filed November 5, 2009). According to the complaint, without the support of any “known clinical study,” Kellogg claims that the…
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Federal Agencies to Collaborate on Improving Traceability System
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service, (FSIS) will convene a joint meeting to address ways of enhancing current product tracing systems for food intended for humans and animals. FDA and FSIS reportedly intend for the December 9-10, 2009, event to stimulate ideas on improving their ability…