A Fish by any Other Name Is a Problem
February 25th, 2013
Study finds consumers are served mislabeled fish.
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Four Loko Labels Get a Makeover
February 13th, 2013
Agency wants consumers to know how much alcohol really is in Four Loko.
Who’s Throwing Flags on Super Bowl Advertisers?
January 25th, 2013
More than 70 percent of advertisers who announced they are running commercials in this year’s Super Bowl have been accused of false or deceptive advertising.
Florida’s Natural Orange Juice
January 14th, 2013
In January 2013, a federal district court threw out a class-action lawsuit against Citrus World Inc. for allegedly mislabeling its
Are Italy’s Virgins Deceiving Us?
December 7th, 2012
U.S olive oil producers claim foreign competitors are engaged in deceptive marketing tactics and mislabeling their products.
Nestle BOOST Kid Essentials
August 30th, 2012
Despite a successful FTC lawsuit against Nestle for marketing its BOOST Kid Essentials drink as an immune system booster and
Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims
July 10th, 2012
“Contains antioxidants” “Clinically Proven to Enhance Immune System” “Balances Digestive Health” Who wouldn’t want to eat their way to better
Seeking the Truth in Food Labels
July 3rd, 2012
When cruising down the aisle of your favorite local supermarket, you may depend greatly on the packaging and labeling when
Where’s the Fruit?
July 3rd, 2012
It is not entirely unreasonable to expect “Blueberry Pomegranate” cereal to contain blueberries and pomegranate, fruits high in antioxidants that
U.S.D.A. Food Safety and Inspection Service
June 7th, 2012
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that commercial meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and...
When is Zero Trans Fat Really Zero?
June 4th, 2012
You have probably seen the “0 grams trans fat” label on everything from spreads to chips at the supermarket. Trans