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To: Calpernia
I became curious because it seems to be an initiative of the USDA. I always thought it was the FDA that dealt with foods and labeling.

The USDA regulates food with meat in it. The FDA regulates other food. A frozen cheese pizza is under FDA auspices. A frozen pepperoni pizza is under the USDA.

SD

15 posted on 01/19/2006 11:39:30 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: SoothingDave

Thanks. Ok, I became curious because the USDA is regulating 'other food'.

Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/menu/fmnv.htm


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16 posted on 01/19/2006 11:42:56 AM PST by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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