Those Dirty Little Keebler Elves

Those Dirty Little Keebler Elves

The FDA has issued a warning letter to Kellogg’s, parent company of Keebler and Famous Amos, after finding listeria bacterium in a Georgia manufacturing plant. Here is an excerpt: …investigators from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted … Continue reading

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Finally! The FDA Goes After Misleading Health Labels

Finally! The FDA Goes After Misleading Health Labels

Big news in nutrition labeling! The FDA has sent  a WARNING LETTER to 17 food manufacturers notifying them that 22 of their food products violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. From yesterday’s FDA press release: The violations cited … Continue reading

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FDA Scolds Cheerios For Ridiculous Health Claim

FDA Scolds Cheerios For Ridiculous Health Claim

Image by Getty Images via Daylife We wrote a few days ago about the odd health claim General Mills has tacked on to its Cheerios breakfast Cereal. According to the cereal manufacturer, consuming Cheerios reduces cholesterol by 10% in a … Continue reading

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FDA to Coca Cola: You’ve been Warned!

FDA to Coca Cola: You’ve been Warned!

The FDA issued a warning letter to the Coca-Cola Company regarding the labeling of Diet Coke Plus: the product makes a nutrient content claim but does not meet the criteria to make the claim. The product’s labeling describes the drink … Continue reading

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