Category: Issue 432
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Product with Stevia Targeted in “All Natural” False Advertising Lawsuit
A California resident has filed a putative class action in federal court against the Jamba Juice Co., alleging that it falsely advertises its fruit smoothie kits as “All Natural,” when they actually contain “unnaturally processed, synthetic and/or non-natural ingredients,” such as ascorbic acid, citric acid, xanthan gum, and steviol glycosides. Anderson v. Jamba Juice Co.,…
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Federal Court Orders FDA to Initiate Withdrawal Proceedings on Antibiotics in Animal Feed
A federal magistrate judge in New York has ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin proceedings to withdraw approval for the subtherapeutic use of certain antibiotics in animal feed, agreeing with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and a coalition of advocacy organizations that the agency had a statutory duty to hold withdrawal…
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Scottish Health Minister Urges Pre-Watershed Ban on Junk Food Advertising
Scottish Health Minister Michael Matheson has reportedly written to U.K. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley, urging him to support a ban on all TV advertising for foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) before the 9 p.m. watershed. According to media sources, Matheson cited OfCom studies allegedly indicating that, while children’s broadcasting adheres to strict…
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USDA Proposes Updated Bovine Import Regulations to Open Trade Barriers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a 66-page proposed rule that would update import rules for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). The topic was discussed in Issue 427 of this Update. Current U.S. trade rules prohibit beef imports from countries that have outbreaks or high risks of…
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Consumer Advocate Calls for FDA Enforcement Action Against Lemon Juice Makers
The National Consumers League has written to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, asking the agency to take enforcement action against several companies that label their products as “100%” lemon juice, while they actually contain 35 percent or less lemon juice. According to the March 21, 2012, letter, “The products tested omit requisite…