A study of restaurant menus in 2020 found calories were sometimes more than 20% higher than listed.
Gizmodo 1:15 pm on June 10, 2024
Are calorie counts on packaged foods misleading? A lawsuit against Kroger alleges Carbmaster bread's listed and actual calories differed significantly, mirroring broader industry issues of accuracy.
- Lawsuit Filing: Ventura & Santa Barbara District Attorneys filed a suit against Kroger for mislabeling Carbmaster bread's calorie count.
- Misrepresentation: Reported calories were sometimes up to 20% higher than actual values, highlighting a widespread problem in the food industry.
- Regulatory Challenges: FDA's permissive methods for calorie counting may contribute to discrepancies between advertised and real-life values.
- Industry Impact: Beyond packaged goods, fast food menus have been similarly criticized for inaccurate calorie counts.
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https://gizmodo.com/are-calorie-counts-on-packaged-foods-lying-to-you-1851521169
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