MO HB374

Creates civil liability for anyone who publicly disseminates information about perishable food products that they know is false and that states or implies the product is unsafe for consumption

Defines "perishable food product" as agricultural or aquaculture food products sold in a form that will perish or decay beyond marketability within a limited time

Allows producers to sue for damages and other appropriate relief against those who spread false safety information about their perishable products

Requires courts to consider whether disputed information was based on reasonable and reliable scientific inquiry, facts, or data when determining falsity

Exempts marketing or labeling that indicates a product was grown organically, without synthetic additives, or with/without specific chemicals or drugs