Category: Issue 497
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Meta-Analysis Allegedly Links SSBs to Weight Gain in Children and Adults
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by researchers with the Harvard School of Public Health has allegedly concluded that sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption “promotes weight gain in children and adults.” Vasanti Malik, et al., “Sugar-sweetened beverages and weight gain in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis,” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, October…
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Study Examines Role of Gut Bacteria in Obesity
A recent study examining the role of gut bacteria in obesity has reported that germ-free mice transplanted with human fecal microbiota either gained weight or stayed lean depending on the body profile of the human donor. Vanessa Ridaura, et al., “Gut Microbiota from Twins Discordant for Obesity Modulate Metabolism in Mice,” Science, September 2013. Using…
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Former CDC Director of Nutrition Urges Parents to Tackle Food Marketing to Children
William Dietz, the former director of the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has authored a September 2013 commentary in the journal Health Affairs, urging the “mobilization of parents as a political force to improve standards for food marketed to children.” William Dietz, “New Strategies…
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McDonough & Awong Contribute to FDLI Primer on Veterinary Drug Product Regulation
SHB Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Practice Chair Madeleine McDonough and Associate Lael Awong have co-authored a chapter in a Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) primer titled FDA’s Regulation of Veterinary Drug Products. Researched, referenced and edited by experienced professionals, FDLI primers are designed to be practical and user-friendly. McDonough and Awong contributed to the “Human…
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PHAI Attorneys Discuss “Cheeseburger” Bills and Obesity-Related Lawsuits
Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) Staff Attorney Cara Wilking and President Richard Daynard, a self-described “strategic litigation expert with a focus on combating the epidemics caused by tobacco and obesity,” have co-authored an article titled “Beyond Cheeseburgers: The Impact of Commonsense Consumption Acts on Future Obesity-Related Lawsuits.” 68 Food & Drug Law Journal 229 (2013). Beginning…
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Turkish Authority Fines Frito-Lay $8.6 Million for Anticompetitive Activity
According to a news source, the Turkish Competition Authority has concluded a 15-month investigation and imposed a fine of 17.9 million Turkish Liras (US $8.6 million) on Frito-Lay, finding that it engaged in practices to ensure that it was the only salty snack brand available for sale in retail shops. While the initial decision and…
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California Claims Pet Products at Whole Foods Violate Pesticide Limits
California’s pesticide regulator has reportedly filed a petition against Whole Foods alleging that several of its pet products, including cat litter and dog and cat flea spray, contain pesticides that have not been registered with the state. Cal. Dep’t of Pesticide Registration v. Whole Foods Mkt. Cal., Inc., No. 2013-00150499 (Cal. Super. Ct., Sacramento Cty.,…
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Court Grants Final Approval to Class Settlement in Frosted Mini-Wheats Suit
A federal court in California has granted a motion for final settlement approval in a nationwide class action alleging that Kellogg Co. falsely advertised its Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal products as a food that could help improve children’s attentiveness by 20 percent. Dennis v. Kellogg Co., No. 09-1786 (S.D. Cal., order entered September 10, 2013). Details…