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Ag Groups Urge FDA to Take Action on 'Milk' Terminology
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 07/13/2018

More than three dozen state Farm Bureau organizations and other agricultural groups are asking the Food and Drug Administration why they are not enforcing labeling limitations when it comes to dairy products. In a letter coordinated by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, the ag groups expressed displeasure that the agency has not cracked down on food companies that use the term 'milk' in their products when they do not originate from dairy animals.

"We organized this letter because our members are frustrated with the status quo of zero enforcement by FDA," said WFBF President Jim Holte.

The memo listed numerous points as to why the so-called mislabeling is a disservice to consumers, such as risks for those who suffer from food allergies and confusion among consumers who think they are getting products that contain real dairy ingredients.

"Failure of the FDA to administer current regulations runs counter to the stated goal of the White House to enforce regulations and bring accountability to those who violate the rule of law," Holte said. "FDA is legally required to uphold the law."

Meanwhile, Holte and other Farm Bureau leaders from Mississippi, Tennessee and Utah met with Gottlieb and senior agency staff to discuss the letter. They say the commissioner was understanding and that the conversation about the proper procedure will continue to move forward.

Other Wiscosnin groups that signed the letter included Dairy Business Association, EDGE Dairy Farmer Cooperative and Wisconsin Farmers Union.


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