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3 Co-sponsors
1 Multi-sponsor
History
- Referred to health
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A10574
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to prohibiting the use or sale of food products made with high-fructose corn syrup
Purpose or general idea of bill
To prohibit the sale, storage, distribution, or use of food products made with high-fructose corn syrup in the preparation of any food product to be served or sold in restau- rants, food service establishments, or retail food stores.
Justification
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a commonly-used sweetener and preservative made by changing the sugar (glucose) in cornstarch to fructose to create a combination of glucose and fructose. HFCS is frequently used instead of sugar alone in the preparation of commercially sold food products because it extends the shelf life of processed foods and is less expensive to use than sugar. Recent research has linked HFCS to health issues such as obesity, insulin resistance, and liver disease. Longterm consumption of HFCS has been linked to the presence of liver scarring indicative of liver damage, as well as increases in body fat and blood triglyceride levels which are related to known risk factors for high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, cancer and diabetes. By prohibiting the sale, storage, distribution, or use of food products made with HFCS, this bill will help to decrease the incidence of diseases related to HFCS consumption and will promote public health.
Prior legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
To be determined
Effective date
Immediately
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