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.
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."
Alternative ice cream claims low calorie and high protein
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- Created on 20, February, 2019
A frozen dairy-based dessert partially sweetened with alternative sweeteners claims to be low in calories and high in protein...
Cheese-based snack claims high protein, calcium
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- Created on 08, January, 2019
A cheese-based, crispy snack food is described as "high in protein" and "excellent source of calcium," however...
Supermarket shelf talker says nuts "high in fiber"
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- Created on 11, December, 2018
A national grocery chain shows nutritional assets of various food products on shelf talkers, including one describing a blend of mixed nuts as high in fiber...
YouTube clip describes popcorn as high in vitamin E
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- Created on 11, November, 2018
A YouTube clip about foods high in vitamin E claims that popcorn is on the list and that it has 25% of the Daily Value per serving...
Claims for ingredients, and the "super foods" that contain them
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- Created on 14, October, 2018
A snack food's labeling (including website) lists the "nutrient-packed" products' many "high-grade" ingredients, with multiple health and nutrient claims for each of them...
Fruits with "decent" amount of protein?
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- Created on 03, September, 2018
A health-focused magazine article lists six fruits that contain "relatively high amounts" of protein.
Chocolate & nut mix label claims vitamin E, selenium
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- Created on 09, August, 2018
An organic deluxe fruit and nut mix with dark chocolate is described as being a "good source of vitamin E and selenium antioxidants" on the label and website...
Sugar, diabetes and obesity
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- Created on 08, July, 2018
An article in a major newspaper claims that "Sugar is the driving force behind the diabetes and obesity epidemics."