Anyone can access those results by scanning a QR code on the baby food label with their smartphones. The new law applies only to sales of baby food in California, but major manufacturers ...

But even with clearer guidance on this issue, it will likely be difficult for most consumers to interpret the disclosures on the new labels. Heavy metals are not unique to processed baby food.

If you struggle with money — or you have a specific goal to save money going into the new year — following a budget can help ...

Seducing claims such as 'natural' and 'low fat' lead many of us to overestimate how healthy a food is. It can also discourage us from reading the nutritional details on the back label. Organic ...

The idea is to simplify things for shoppers who are confused by nutrition fact labels that don’t give any real-world guidance on whether one product is better than another. HeathDay News — The U.S.

New food labeling rules could significantly alter products like yogurt, bread and energy bars, impacting how consumers choose their foods. Dr. Scott Hadland, the chief of adolescent medicine at ...

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The Food and Drug Administration has updated the criteria food and drink items must meet to merit a “healthy” label on packaging. Manufacturers can voluntarily use the “healthy” claim on a ...

Conagra Brands is to affix labels on some of its Healthy Choice products ... of their potential impact on the revenues of packaged-food manufacturers. Nevertheless, announcing the new labels ...

Finally, some questions explore any relationship between date labels, food waste and household expenses. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the FDA jointly have broad ...

Swapping to cheaper supermarket own-label products can be an effective way to cut your food bill. You might think giving up your brand favourites would be a wrench, but our taste tests have found ...