Feds Scrap Rules for Canned Tripe with Milk—What Even Is That?
Published Date: 6/30/2025
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Summary
The government is dropping the old rule that defined what canned “Tripe with Milk” has to be. This change gives food makers more freedom to create and label their products without confusion. It mainly affects companies making canned tripe and won’t cost anyone extra or cause delays.
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