‘Healthy’ label, sugar limit: FDA, food makers in bitter fight

Welch’s bottles advertise “100% grape juice,” “USA grown grapes,” “no sugar added,” “non-GMO,” and “100% DV vitamin C” — at a store in San Jose, California.

Welch’s bottles advertise “100% grape juice,” “USA grown grapes,” “no sugar added,” “non-GMO,” and “100% DV vitamin C” — at a store in San Jose, California. Photo by Shutterstock.

The Food and Drug Administration is trying to crack down on food labels and more clearly define what actually is healthy, particularly when it comes to added sugar.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins