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NYC Mandates Sugar Warnings at Fast-Food Chains

10/26/2025

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The New York City Council enacted a 2023 law requiring fast-food chains with 15+ locations to label items high in added sugars.
Effective October 4, 2023, the rule covers about 4,000 restaurants and requires a warning icon on items with 50+ added sugars.
Nutritionists warn about large portions and note some McDonald's items exceed the 50-gram sugar limit, while Subway and Starbucks say sugary drinks contain more sugar than sandwiches.

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Story summary

The New York City Council enacted a 2023 law requiring fast-food chains with 15+ locations to label items high in added sugars.
Effective October 4, 2023, the rule covers about 4,000 restaurants and requires a warning icon on items with 50+ added sugars.
Nutritionists warn about large portions and note some McDonald's items exceed the 50-gram sugar limit, while Subway and Starbucks say sugary drinks contain more sugar than sandwiches.