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FDA releases its new ‘healthy’ labeling rule, and eggs are in the spotlight

By David B. Strickland - Poultry Times editor dstrickland@poultrytimes.com

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WASHINGTON — It’s almost the beginning of a new year, and many will begin with new resolutions on getting healthier. With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent announcement on a final rule that updates the nutrient claims on what can be labeled “healthy,” the egg industry is touting this news as dietary vindication for its “powerhouse of nutrition” product.

The new “healthy” definition, FDA notes, will assist consumers in choosing food items that fit into overall healthy eating patterns. And the American Egg Board adds that this new rule will make it easier for consumers to choose. . .

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