BLUMENTHAL AND BOOKER INTRODUCE FOOD LABELING MODERNIZATION ACT

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued text of the following press release:

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Food Labeling Modernization Act to combat confusing and misleading information printed on food packages. Companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT).

"Current food labels are a confusing maze designed to protect corporate profits over American families," said Blumenthal. "Federal standards have not kept pace with the modern food industry. The Food Labeling Modernization Act will ensure serving sizes are updated, allergens are clearly labele...