December 2024

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Welcome to December's Label Alert! In this month's headlines, food and beverage groups weigh in on the new Trump administration, front-of-pack NFPs head to the White House, Costco recalls butter for an odd reason, and more ...

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Now, get caught up on the latest industry news from Label Alert.

F&B Trade Groups on Trump: Organizations Share Concerns, Optimism for Next Four Years

Donald Trump’s electoral win as the 47th US President is already being felt across the food and beverage industry, as various trade groups and non-profits share their hopes for a collaborative next four years while other raise concerns about what the new administration would mean for food regulation, food safety and health policy.

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Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels Advance to White House

The FDA has completed a proposed rule creating front-of-package nutrition labels to help Americans select healthier foods and avoid diet-related disease. It’s now up to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget to release the proposal for public input. 

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Costco Recalls Nearly 80,000 Pounds of Butter for Odd Reason

In details that were just made public by the FDA, the agency issued a recall of Kirkland Signature Sweet Cream Butter sold at Costco last month due to the fact that the packaging stated that the product "contains cream" but was specifically "missing the 'Contains Milk' statement."

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FDA Food Import and Export Updates for Industry

On the heels of launching the Human Foods Program, the U.S. FDA has zeroed in on imports and exports, publishing updated guidance for certain importers and a notice of request for information (RFI) for exporters.  

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Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update

This litigation and regulatory update includes proposed class action lawsuits prompted by recent Listeria-related recalls, "natural flavor" claims on ginger ale, and false "no artificial ingredients" statement on Dole Whips labels.

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Webinar on Allergen Labeling for Retail Food Stores and Food Service Establishments

FDA will host an educational webinar for regulatory partners and industry, including retail food stores and food service establishments, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET to provide an overview of food labeling and food allergen labeling requirements and compliance.

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