California lawmakers introduce landmark bill to phase out harmful UPF from school meals

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California has introduced a groundbreaking bill (A.B. 1264) to phase out the most harmful ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from school meals by 2032. Backed by bipartisan support, the legislation aims to protect children’s health by tasking scientists with identifying UPFs linked to serious health issues such as cancer, diabetes, and developmental harm—ensuring schools serve healthier, science-based meals. Read the full EWG article here.