New Products Food

These announcements are about new foods for all children. The most recent announcements are listed first. For a complete list of the new product announcements here at KidSource, including a "what's new" list, visit the New Products area main page.

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• New Study Finds Fortified Foods Are Significant Contributors of Vitamins

  According to a new National Cancer Institute (NCI) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study published in the October issue of Pediatrics, fortified foods contribute significant amounts of vitamins and minerals to US children's diets. Based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals, researchers found that ready-to-eat cereal is among the top sources of folate, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and zinc among children 2-18 years old.

• FDA Warning Labels Only Impact Unpasteurized Apple Juices

  Consumers should be aware that only a small share of the nation's apple juice is affected by a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) request to label some products with health warnings. The FDA has asked manufacturers of unpasteurized juices and cider to warn consumers that the drinks could contain bacteria dangerous to children, the elderly and people with weak immune systems.

• Read It Before You Eat It!

  Do you understand the new food labels? This article will help you read and understand the information that is now required on the packaged food we buy.