California enacts first-of-its-kind law to phase out ultra-processed foods from school meals California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB?1264, the nation’s first law to phase out certain ultra-processed foods from school meals over about a decade. California’s Department of Public Health must define “ultra-processed foods of concern” and “restricted school foods” by mid?2028; schools must begin phasing them out by July 2029; by July 2035, serving them in school meals will be prohibited. Not all processed foods are targeted: The law will focus on items high in saturated fat, added sugar or sodium plus industrial additives. The state will consider scientific evidence,…

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