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US companies accused of manipulating ingredient lists

Original: Scam American companies are using to manipulate ingredient lists

Attention is on tactics allegedly used by American food companies to make ingredient lists look healthier than the products actually are. Claims circulating argue firms rename, split or reorder ingredients to downplay sugar and additives, misleading shoppers who rely on labels. The discussion is drawing criticism of labeling rules and calls for stricter oversight of how food packaging presents nutritional information to consumers.

Why now: Consumers are reacting to fresh claims that food companies use labeling tricks to hide unhealthy ingredients.

American food companiesUS food labeling regulators

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