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.
"Paleo" granola makes health and protein claims
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- Created on 05, July, 2021
The package for a "paleo" (grain-free) granola implies that it can treat health conditions such as inflammation, insomnia and problem skin, and characterizes the protein content as at least a good source...
Almond milk yogurt shows strangely high fat content; wrong protein DV
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- Created on 07, June, 2021
A plant-based (almond) yogurt shows 15 g of fat on the Nutrition Facts and 5% DV for protein while making a nutrient (“benefits”) claim for protein...
Noncompliant claims for plant-based spread
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- Created on 08, May, 2021
The labeling (on package and website) for a vegan/plant-based spread makes claims for various minerals (selenium, zinc, etc.) and protein content...
Dietitian says fava beans are high in vitamins & minerals
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- Created on 06, April, 2021
A dietitian/nutritionist is quoted in a wellness magazine saying that fava beans are high in vitamins and minerals, including magnesium and potassium...
Gluten-free, vegan cake mix with omega 3 & 6 claims
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- Created on 13, March, 2021
A gluten-free, vegan baking mix is labeled as having an "excellent source of omega 3 & 6" and shows "26" as the serving size...
Kale snack claim for mineral content unsupported by its nutrition label
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- Created on 12, February, 2021
The labeling for a dried kale snack states that the main ingredient "contains" calcium, iron and other nutrients...
Flavored seltzer claims it fights inflammation, high blood pressure, etc.
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- Created on 12, January, 2021
A flavored carbonated water containing camu camu is labeled with claims that it can fight inflammation and elevated blood pressure, regulate blood sugar, etc.
Website selling banana chips makes health and nutrient claims
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- Created on 07, December, 2020
A website that sells nuts and dried fruit says bananas can help cure or treat everything from upset stomachs, goiter and viruses to colon cancer...
Water lily seed snack claims for antioxidants, calories etc
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- Created on 10, November, 2020
A snack made from water lily seeds makes the following claims on its website and packaging: low-calorie, high in antioxidants, etc...
Sweetened aloe & fruit juice claims "no fructose"
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- Created on 10, October, 2020
The package for a juice made from aloe vera, with fruit juice and sugar added, states "no fructose"...
Breakfast cereal video ad distorts calorie claim
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- Created on 06, September, 2020
A major food manufacturer claims in a marketing video that a serving of one of its breakfast cereals is "low-calorie"...
Cookie with omega-3 and fiber claims
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- Created on 09, August, 2020
The package for an oat and seed cookie makes claims of "powered by... omega-3s and fiber"...
Almond cluster snack - impossible fiber content
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- Created on 11, July, 2020
A sweetened almond cluster snack containing 5 g protein per 1 oz serving shows 0 g fiber in the Nutrition Facts...