Tag: Misleading claims

According to a 2025 survey, 87% of Gen Z and millennials use social media for health and nutrition advice, highlighting the critical need for media literacy in evaluating nutrition claims. Not all information is created equal, and many claims are designed to mislead rather than inform, posing risks to consumer health.

The FDA permits a 20% margin of error for calories and nutrients listed on nutrition facts labels, meaning the figures could be higher than stated. This tolerance highlights why consumers must learn to scrutinize what is printed on packaged foods to make informed choices.

According to the FDA, nutrition labels in the U.S. are legally permitted to have a margin of error of up to 20%. This surprising fact means the calories, fats, and other nutrient values printed on a package are not always the exact figures, challenging consumers' assumptions about product accuracy.

In March 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) distributed over $527,000 in refunds to consumers for deceptive marketing of Nature's Bounty products on Amazon, marking a significant regulatory action. This event is one of several instances where the popular supplement brand has faced scrutiny regarding its advertising and product claims.

According to a 2021 study, the average food company recall due to labeling errors costs around $10 million, but the cost to consumer health and trust is immeasurable. When food labels are misleading or inaccurate, consumers face a variety of serious consequences that extend far beyond simple misinformation.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), supplements cannot claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Knowing which of the following should not be included on a dietary supplement label is crucial for consumers to make informed decisions and for manufacturers to comply with strict regulations.

According to Consumer Reports, some terms on the front of food packages are unregulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), leading to intentional confusion for shoppers. This confirms that nutritional claims in food products can be misleading, blurring the line between effective marketing and deceptive health claims.

According to the American Diabetes Association, "superfood" is a marketing term with no official definition by the FDA. The public perception of this word has been heavily influenced by marketing, but is superfood a regulated term from a legal perspective? This article breaks down the regulatory landscape and consumer considerations surrounding this popular buzzword.

Food labels are read by many consumers when making purchasing decisions, yet many do not fully understand the information they provide. It is important to know if claims and facts are trustworthy.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a product can be labeled as "fat free" if it contains less than 0.5 grams of fat per serving. This small but significant detail often goes unnoticed by shoppers, who assume the label means zero fat, a misconception that can influence their dietary choices.