Oregon Statutes - Chapter 616 - General and Miscellaneous Provisions - Section 616.333 - Diethylstilbestrol use in food; label.

(1) A retail or wholesale food distributor shall place a warning label on food containing diethylstilbestrol.

(2) The label shall state:

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WARNING: This product contains diethylstilbestrol (DES), a synthetic hormone. Studies associate consumption of DES with vaginal cancer and male genital abnormalities.

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(3) As used in this section, “food” means fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, eggs, dairy products and other natural and processed products offered for sale for human or animal consumption. [1979 c.268 §4]

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