April Fools! Don’t Be Duped by Misleading Package Labeling
Front-of-package claims can give a food a false aura of healthfulness. Knowing what to look for (and where to look) will help you make informed choices.
Brightly colored, bold, buzzwords leap off of food packages—but the claims they make can be misleading. Many of these front-of-package statements are defined and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), but a surprising array are not. Research shows shoppers tend to trust and even rely on front-of-package […]
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 or U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), but a surprising array are not. Research shows shoppers tend to trust and even rely on front-of-package statements when determining whether a food is a healthy choice. We’re clearing up some of the most common misleading claims so you can make informed choices.){kind=link}
