Leading cereal maker Kellogg Company has agreed to new advertising restrictions to resolve a Federal Trade Commission investigation into questionable immunity-related claims for Rice Krispies cereal. This is the second time in the last year that the FTC has taken action against the company. “We expect more from a great American company than making dubious [...]
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FTC Investigation of Ad Claims that Rice Krispies Benefits Children’s Immunity Leads to Stronger Order Against Kellogg
June 18th, 2010 by Tony
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organicgirl Produce Recalls 10 oz organicgirl Baby Spinach
May 30th, 2010 by Tony
organicgirl Produce of Salinas, California is recalling a limited number of cases of 10 oz organicgirl Baby Spinach with an expired Use by Date of May 22 and Product Code 11A061167 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes only 336 cases of the 10 oz. package size of organicgirl [...]
Researchers say Acai Fruit Boosts Probiotic Bacteria in Yogurt
February 16th, 2010 by Tony
Researchers from Department of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Technology, São Paulo University, Brazil have published an article in the International Dairy journal following studies which have found Açai pulp addition improves fatty acid profile and the viability of probiotic bacteria in yoghurt. The effects of açai pulp addition and different probiotic bacteria on the fatty acid [...]