California soda warning label bill stalls in committee June 17, 2014 California soda warning label bill stalls in committee California lawmakers on Tuesday turned back legislation that would require warning labels on sugary beverages, voicing skepticism about the public health benefits. "It's an honorable effort but I feel it's ineffective," said Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, who acknowledged that soda manufacturers are prominent job generators in her district. "I think this bill creates as much confusion as it does information. A label which will appear on soda andsports drinks with no labels appearing on chocolate milk, juices or alcoholic beverages sends the wrong message." Senate Bill 1000 slipped out of the Senate last month with the ... June 18, 2014By CMA Foundation General Soda warning label 0 Comment Read More »