Episode 467 • • 1:13:44 - 1:17:09
467: Red Washcloth
FDA Labeling, Artificial Sweetener Standards Revocation
A report from the Federal Register reveals that the fruit and jam industry petitioned the FDA to revoke "artificially sweetened" labeling requirements. The FDA tentatively concluded that terms like "reduced sugar" or "low calorie" are more consumer-friendly. The hosts characterize this as a deceptive labeling scam that hides the use of chemical sweeteners.