First-of-its-kind bill would phase out ‘particularly harmful’ ultra-processed foods from California’s public schools
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, a Democrat, introduced the legislation as evidence mounts of the health problems caused by such products. A California legislator unveiled a first-of-its-kind bill Wednesday that would phase out certain ultra-processed foods from meals served in public schools statewide. If enacted, Assembly Bill 1264 would direct state scientists to identify what the legislation…
