‘Somewhat unusual’ FDA consent decree requires company to retain a labeling expert

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Attorney on ‘all-natural’ lawsuit vs Monster Bev Corp: 'I think most people would look at this and think it’s getting crazy'

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By Elaine Watson

A lawsuit alleging that Hansen’s Diet Sodas with ‘all natural flavors’ are misbranded because they contain artificial sweeteners, highlights the lengths to which opportunistic plaintiffs’ attorneys are now going to try and cash in on the legal ambiguity...

‘Somewhat unusual’ FDA consent decree requires company to retain a labeling expert

The FDA has issued a consent decree against a Puerto Rican beverage manufacturer that requires the company to retain a team of experts, including a food labeling expert, to ensure compliance with FDA regulations.

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