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What are the fats not listed on nutrition labels?

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Food labeling regulations can be confusing, and according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a long-standing FDA loophole allows products with up to 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving to be labeled as "0 grams," a deceptive practice for unsuspecting consumers. This means that some of the unhealthiest fats, along with many of the healthiest ones, may not appear on the standard nutrition panel.