EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 34 MIN
Why California wants folic acid in its corn tortillas
from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR
In 1998, the FDA required folic acid be added to breads and pastas but not corn masa, a staple in Latino communities. Folic acid is known to prevent neural tube birth defects. So, states like California and Alabama are now passing their own mandates. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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