Episode
New Folic Acid Requirement in California Could Be a Model for Other States
- Podcast
- KQED's The California Report
- Published
- Apr 17, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 652
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- https://next.kqed.org/news/12080379
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Summary
California is the first state in the country to require folic acid in corn masa flour—the key ingredient in foods like tortillas. The move could help prevent serious birth defects, which occur at higher rates among Latino families. Alabama is set to follow this summer, and other states are considering similar laws. Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQED A new, proposed train service could connect San Luis Obispo to the Bay Area - in time for the 2028 LA Olympics. Reporter: Kendra Hanna, KCBX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices