August 2026

Welcome to August's Label Alert! In this month's headlines, New Jersey Rep. Gottheimer announces federal foodborne illness legislation over Cyclospora outbreak, USDA secretary reports more companies are adopting the Product of USA label, FDA's head of food admits it's a challenge to define "ultraprocessed," and more.

And this month we're highlighting our upcoming Food Label Seminars on the latest on Washington's food policy and claims! Take advantage of the insights of the top food lawyers on the latest trends and regulatory developments.

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

Gottheimer Announces New Federal Actions to Combat Cyclospora, Other Foodborne Parasites to Promote Food Safety

New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer announced a bipartisan Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Act and other federal legislative actions in response to the recent record-breaking Cyclospora outbreak.

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Secretary Rollins Announces Growing Momentum Behind USDA’s Product of USA Label with 10 New Companies Joining Initiative

Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced that ten additional meat and poultry companies have adopted USDA’s voluntary Product of USA label, marking continued momentum behind the Administration’s efforts to help consumers easily identify products that are truly born, raised, harvested, and processed in the United States.

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Defining Ultraprocessed Foods Proves ‘Challenging,’ FDA Food Head Says

The FDA’s acting head of food admitted crafting its highly anticipated definition of ultraprocessed foods is proving “quite challenging,” though he added it’s still a “priority” for the agency.

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FDA Acts to Revoke Use of Two ‘Abandoned’ Colors

The US Food and Drug Administration issued a final order revoking the authorized use of Orange B as a color additive in food and proposed to revoke the authorized use of Citrus Red No. 2 as a color additive in food. Both ingredients are petroleum-based color additives. 

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Your Coffee, Energy Drinks, and Soda Could Soon Get New Caffeine Labels

The FDA is considering draft guidance on caffeine labeling that could change how food and beverage companies disclose caffeine content, though any recommendations would not be legally binding. 

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FDA Changes Orange Juice Standards for First Time in 60 Years: What’s New

The FDA is lowering the federal standard for pasteurized orange juice, a change aimed at giving U.S. citrus growers and juice processors more flexibility after years of crop losses tied to disease and severe weather. 

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