
CDC wants to fortify corn masa flour with folic acid to prevent birth defects
For the last 25 years, the U.S. has required that grain and cereal products be…
Petrie Dish · Bonnie Petrie
November 25, 202320m 34s
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For the last 25 years, the U.S. has required that grain and cereal products be fortified with folic acid — and the CDC is now urging manufacturers of products made using corn masa flour to add the B vitamin to minimize the risk of birth defects in the Latino population.