Fortification of Enriched Grain Products with Folic Acid

Summary

The bill would mandate that all enriched grain products sold in Florida—including wheat flour, corn flour, breads, cereals, corn masa and white rice items—contain specified amounts of folic acid and be labeled accordingly. It aims to lower neural tube defects, especially in minority communities that consume non‑fortified corn masa and rice, while exempting cottage‑food operations and certified organic products. The measure also provides funding for enforcement and annual reporting, but it failed to pass.

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