Food/Nutrition Bloopers from Restaurants,
Food Companies, Web sites and News Media
The following are actual quotes or observations (the latest entries are at the top). Click for our comments. Some of these errors/misinformation have been subsequently corrected by their source and some have not.
"Superfood" pumpkin seeds nutrient claims
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- Created on 14, June, 2020
A pumpkin seed snack is described on the package as being an "antioxidant superfood" and "packed full of" various nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids and potassium.
Oatmilk claims for DHA omega-3 fatty acids
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- Created on 18, May, 2020
An oatmilk product advertises on the carton and website that it contains DHA omega-3 fatty acids and has "amazing" soluble fiber...
Food/wellness website reviews paleo and keto soups
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- Created on 10, April, 2020
A food and wellness website article reviews various shelf-stable soups to announce which are the "healthiest"...
Alkaline spring water mineral and "organic" claims
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- Created on 05, March, 2020
A product described as alkaline spring water is labeled as having "healthy minerals."
Wellness/food article misleads on serving sizes
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- Created on 14, January, 2020
A wellness/nutrition website's article by a "health coach" states "brands used to get away with deceiving consumers [by] making the serving sizes whatever tipped the nutritional facts in their favor"...
Honey vs sugar in grain-free snacks
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- Created on 21, December, 2019
A company that makes grain-free bars and snacks claims on its website that honey has many benefits over sugar...
"Keto" bar advertizes "good fats, low carb"
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- Created on 14, November, 2019
A line of "keto" bars is described as "low carb" and "good for you" with "healthy fats"...
Fruit & nut balls misleadingly, improperly labeled
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- Created on 21, October, 2019
A line of dried fruit & nut balls has nutrient claims on the packaging and website, and uses 12 grams as a serving size, allowing total calories per serving to average around 40...
Labeling for supplement containing dandelion root makes claims for vitamins A & K and liver "detox"
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- Created on 01, September, 2019
The website for a "detox" nutritional supplement states that dandelion root is high in vitamins A and K. The supplement contains dandelion root extract.
Protein comparison of beef vs insect powder
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- Created on 20, July, 2019
The marketing for a dried insect protein powder claims to have "more" protein than beef and other fresh meats...
Gluten-free bites "packed" with protein
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- Created on 17, June, 2019
The labeling for gluten-free nut and chocolate snack bites claims the product is "packed" with protein...
Protein snack ball with collagen and cherries
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- Created on 06, May, 2019
A snack ball made with sea collagen, dried cherries and raw cacao is labeled with claims for various nutrients (protein, antioxidants, etc.) while making health claims, such as slowing aging...
Toddler snack makes protein & probiotic claims
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- Created on 03, April, 2019
The package for a snack developed for toddlers claims it contains "all 9 essential amino acids" and "the daily recommended dose of probiotics."