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Better Watch What You Say on That Label

Australian manufacturer is warned by FDA over words "important source."

Aug 23, 2013
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

According to the Federal Drug Administration the words "good source" and "important source" mean two entirely different things, as Australian snack maker Waterwheel Premium Foods found out. To read more, click HERE.

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