The California Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit to stop the Proposition 65 warnings of acrylamide in food and beverages. Currently, Prop 65 requires any business that produces, distributes, or sells food products containing acrylamide to provide a warning unless the business can prove in court, with scientific evidence, that the level poses no significant risk of cancer. Common sources of acrylamide include baked goods, breakfast cereal, black ripe olives, coffee, grilled asparagus, French fries, peanut butter, potato chips, and roasted nuts.
The lawsuit aims to ensure that companies' first ammendment rights are protected while also protecting the rights of consumers. “The effect of too many bogus warnings is no warnings,” says CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg. “This case is about clarifying for both businesses and consumers that food does not require Proposition 65 warnings for acrylamide. This will reduce unnecessary fear for consumers and litigation threats for businesses."
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