Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 616 § 616.333 — Diethylstilbestrol use in food; label
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 616 ·
Oregon Code § 616.333·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
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]
PESTICIDE CHEMICALS AND
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Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 616.333
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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