BEN & JERRY
September 1st, 2002
BY MONICA DOBIE
BEN & Jerry's has been accused of falsely claims by labelling some of their ice cream and frozen yoghurt products "All Natural." Not so, because they contain hydrogenated oils and alkalised cocoa powder, claimed the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a US health and food safety advocacy group. It wants the US Food and Drug Administration to take action against the Vermont-based ice cream giant.
BEN & Jerry's has been accused of falsely claims by labelling some of their ice cream and frozen yoghurt products "All Natural." Not so, because they contain hydrogenated oils and alkalised cocoa powder, claimed the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a US health and food safety advocacy group. It wants the US Food and Drug Administration to take action against the Vermont-based ice cream giant.
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