Corn tortillas in California now must contain folic acid. More states are looking at it - AP News

California is leading an effort to mandate the addition of folic acid to corn tortillas, a staple food in many Latino households, to help prevent neural tube birth defects in infants. Folic acid fortification of wheat flour has long been standard in the U.S. and has significantly reduced birth defects, but corn tortillas—consumed at much higher rates in Latino communities—have not been required to include the vitamin. The initiative targets a documented health disparity, as Latino women have higher rates of babies born with spina bifida and anencephaly, conditions that folic acid supplementation can prevent. If adopted, the policy would require manufacturers to fortify corn tortillas sold in California with the same nutrient levels currently mandated for wheat products. The push reflects growing recognition that food fortification standards may need to account for different dietary patterns across populations.