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The FDA Is Removing Misleading Breast Cancer Warning From Hormone Replace Therapies

FDA removed black-box warnings on hormone replacement therapy after finding prior risk signals were misinterpreted and evidence supports HRT safety and benefits for menopausal symptoms.

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1 month ago

Are Tic Tacs Sugar-Free? Here's Why The Nutrition Label Is Misleading - Tasting Table

A single Tic Tac is mostly sugar by composition, yet FDA labeling rules allow sugar-free and zero-calorie claims because each piece weighs just under regulatory thresholds.

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2 months ago

Here's What The Imitation Label Actually Means In Grocery Store Code - Tasting Table

Reading the ingredients, you can determine that the seemingly fruity component of the mix is actually made from a weird amalgamation of sugars, starches, dyes, and artificial flavors. But does this mean that all imitation products are made with such artificial ingredients? Not necessarily. In the U.S., the FDA requires products to be labeled as "imitation" if they resemble another food and are deemed to be nutritionally inferior by comparison.

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3 months ago

Yes, This Popular Food Dye Actually Relies On Ground-Up Beetles - Tasting Table

Carmine (cochineal) is a red food coloring made from ground cochineal beetles commonly used in many foods and must be labeled since 2009.

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The FDA Is Removing Misleading Breast Cancer Warning From Hormone Replace Therapies

Are Tic Tacs Sugar-Free? Here's Why The Nutrition Label Is Misleading - Tasting Table

Here's What The Imitation Label Actually Means In Grocery Store Code - Tasting Table

Yes, This Popular Food Dye Actually Relies On Ground-Up Beetles - Tasting Table

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