When it comes to foods sold in “natural” or health stores, consumers sometimes let their guards down and assumes that a product has some qualities it doesn’t. This is the result of food labels that aren’t fully accurate, and it can hurt a chain like Whole Foods that banks on its reputation.
The New York Post reports that this company is in a lawsuit because of a surplus of sugar discovered in its 365 Everyday Value brand of Greek Yogurt. Nearly 100 individuals are involved in a class-action suit that claims Whole Foods’ yogurt is improperly labeled and grossly misleading as a result.
Not only has the sugar content in these yogurt products been found to greatly exceed average, the labels grossly underestimate the ingredient. While the yogurt labels claimed 2 grams of sugar per serving, the reality was that they contained more than five times as much.
The New York Daily News quotes a statement made by the chain, which is complying to some extent with the complaints while still defending itself in the case and insisting that there are other alternatives available.
“This product was tested by a reputable third party lab using FDA-approved testing methodology to determine the labeling,” the statement reads. “While we continue to investigate Consumer Reports claims, we have removed our 365 Everyday Value Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt from store shelves.”
Labels on food products need to not only be accurate but regularly updated. Using industrial label printers helps companies achieve this goal by giving them access to the process in-houses: businesses small and large need to take care and reduce the chances of similar lawsuits.
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