Tag: Mislabeling

According to investigations of some Australian outbreaks, between 45% and 67% of people may become ill after eating escolar, the oily fish that makes you sick due to its indigestible wax esters. This unpleasant condition, known as keriorrhea, is caused by the fish's natural oils and leads to digestive discomfort, including an oily, orange-colored discharge. This guide explains why certain fish are problematic and how to protect yourself.

Botanically speaking, sweet potatoes and yams are not related and come from entirely different plant families. This fact directly answers the question, 'is a yam a sweet potato?,' and reveals that the common American usage of the term 'yam' is typically a misnomer for a specific type of sweet potato.

According to a 2024 survey, 71% of Americans reported trying to consume more protein, driving a massive increase in the popularity of products like protein bars. However, recent studies suggest that the nutritional information on these labels may not be entirely trustworthy.

In July 2025, a recall was issued for High Noon vodka seltzer after some of their products were mistakenly canned in containers labeled as Celsius Astro Vibe Energy Drink due to a supplier error. The incident highlighted a rare but serious product mislabeling issue that led to non-alcoholic beverage cans inadvertently containing vodka. This article details the full story behind the recall, how consumers could identify the affected products, and the important safety implications of mixing alcohol and caffeine.

In October 2025, PepsiCo recalled thousands of Lipton Green Tea Citrus bottles due to a critical mislabeling error, highlighting the importance of staying informed about product safety alerts. This raises a key question for many consumers: which tea has been recalled, and what should you do with affected products?

Recent studies have revealed that over 60% of surimi-based products tested in the U.S. contained traces of undeclared shark DNA, including from endangered species. This shocking discovery has led many to question: does imitation crab have shark in it, and if so, how does it get there?

Did you know the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows a 20% margin of error on calorie counts? This tolerance is key to understanding the complex answer to the question: is it illegal to lie about the amount of calories in food? While minor deviations are permitted, intentional and significant misrepresentation is a serious offense with costly consequences.

Recent studies from the University of California, Davis, revealed that as much as 82% of avocado oil sold in the U.S. was either rancid or mixed with other oils, shining a light on the significant fraud driving the **controversy with avocado oil**. This widespread adulteration has left consumers unknowingly overpaying for low-quality or fake products, compromising both nutritional value and trust.