Extensive case of mislabeling: Investigation alleges Whole Foods Overcharges

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

New York City's Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) said Wednesday 24 June that an ongoing investigation on Whole Foods Market stores has found systemic overcharging of its customers for pre-packaged food. The investigation by the DCA tested 80 different types of pre-packaged food from the city's Whole Foods locations (eight were open at the time of the … Continue reading Extensive case of mislabeling: Investigation alleges Whole Foods Overcharges

FDA ruling on Trans-Fats

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

FDA released its’ final determination that Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs) are not Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). The determination is based on extensive research into the effects of PHOs, as well as input from stakeholders during the public comment period. PHOs are the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods. In FDA view, removing PHOs from … Continue reading FDA ruling on Trans-Fats