In the July 3, 2017, Federal Register, FDA amended the color additive regulations to provide for the expanded safe use of spirulina extract to seasonally color hard-boiled shell eggs at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice. This action is in response to a color additive petition filed by McCormick & Company, Inc. This rule was effective August 3, 2017.

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