Policy Database
Local Policy
St. Louis,
Missouri
Requiring restaurants make kids default beverages either water, milk, or 100% juice
St. Louis, Mo. Ordinance 71490
Last Visited 4/29/26
Policy Summary
This law provides that no food service operation shall offer a children’s meal that includes a beverage unless the beverage is water (with no added natural or artificial sweeteners), nonfat or one percent (1%) percent milk or a non-dairy milk alternative with no added sweeteners or flavorings, or 100% fruit juice — unless the customer requests another option. Penalty and effective date provisions are found at sections 3 and 4.
State
Missouri
Jurisdiction Name
St. Louis
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
200k-800k
Food System Topics
- Nutrition