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.
Chocolate bar labeled as "low sugar"
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- Created on 07, December, 2021
A chocolate bar with 8 grams of sugar (all from added sugars) is labeled/advertised as being "low sugar" and "low carb"...
"Antioxidant" trail mix with no antioxidant content showing
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- Created on 02, November, 2021
An "antioxidant" trail mix containing nuts, seeds and dried fruit needs to actually contain antioxidants and show how much...
Supersized moringa leaf claims
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- Created on 07, October, 2021
A powdered/dried moringa leaf product makes nutrition claims for large amounts of protein, iron, fiber and antioxidants (“better than kale”)...
Gluten-free cracker with impossibly high protein
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- Created on 11, September, 2021
A gluten-free cracker containing mostly refined starches and flavored/colored with turmeric is labeled as having 4 g protein per 15 g serving...
Vegan energy balls have Inflated protein claim, nutrition data rounding issues
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- Created on 09, August, 2021
A retailer’s shelf talker for a vegan energy ball declares the product is high in plant protein...
"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...