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Lucille Roybal-Allard: It looks like the FDA will soon approve a petition to allow this fortification, and hopefully it will result in a…

On the recordMarch 15, 2016
It looks like the FDA will soon approve a petition to allow this fortification, and hopefully it will result in a significant decrease in spina bifida and anencephaly in our communities.
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Lucille Roybal-Allard
California

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Roybal-Allard discusses FDA approval for folic acid fortification to reduce birth defects.

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