There’s no doubt regulatory agencies have ramped up the level of scrutiny given to food and beverage companies in the U.S. over the last several years. In 2011, the number of inspections by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) increased dramatically as the agency sought to determine whether industry companies were in compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs).
According to a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawyer, POM Wonderful LLC does not have the scientific backing to make advertising claims indicating its pomegranate juice and supplements prevent or treat prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and heart disease.
POM Wonderful LLC does not have the scientific backing to make advertising claims that its pomegranate juice and supplements prevent or treat prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and heart disease, a U.S. Federal Trade Commission lawyer said.
The state Of Washington issued the following press release: Dannon will pay $21 million to settle allegations of illegal advertising brought by 39 attorneys general who could not digest the company's claims about the degree to which its Activia yogurt can improve regularity.