Companies will say whatever they can get away with to get you to buy their products. Fat free? Sure. No Trans-fat. Why not! Made with whole grains? Of course we are! How do you can trust the product labels on the products your purchasing. Below is a picture of Pam Fat Free cooking spray! Sounds awesome, right? Sign me up! Notice the serving size of 1/3 of a second spray. Even if I was skilled enough to spray 1/3 of a second, would it be enough to serve the intended purpose? Probably not.
A similar issue arrives with pet food labeling. Many of our pets have learned to love “Sliced Beef & Gravy” and “Tender Bits of Lamb.” However, is that truly what the product contains? Again, pay close attention to the product labels. You will often find a blend of lamb, beef, chicken, liver, etc in these products. In fact, often times cornmeal will be the main ingredient which can be lead to explain why your pet is obese.
The Truth in Labeling Campaign is a non-profit that was launched to secure full and clear labeling of processed food. This campaign offers that everyone is invited to weigh in on understanding obesity and other problems caused by processed free glutamic acid (MSG). In addition to the campaign website, they have also began using social media to promote thier websites including a Facebook page.
While it saves time to trust product packing when grocery shopping it is best to take the time to ensure that the advertised ingredients are in fact what you will find on the back of the label.
