New York Pushes for Food Transparency | Buffalo News

New York lawmakers are racing to get a sweeping food safety package signed into law before the year ends, tackling everything from hidden chemicals in food to mandatory sodium warnings on restaurant menus — all in a bid to empower consumers and fill gaps left by the federal FDA. Key bills require transparency on additives like Red No. 3, mandate toxic metal testing and public disclosure for baby food, and even let local governments prioritize healthy, local ingredients. With bipartisan backing fueled by public distrust in the current system, advocates hope Governor Hochul will act — because for New Yorkers, knowing what’s in their food isn’t just a right, it’s a necessity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c577b9cfbe5da1f