WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it has warned 17 food manufacturers the labeling for 22 of their products violates federal laws.
Officials said the action follows an October statement by Commissioner of Food and Drugs Margaret Hamburg encouraging companies to review their labeling to ensure they are in compliance with FDA regulations, and were truthful and not misleading.
The violations cited in the warning letters include unauthorized health claims, unauthorized nutrient content claims and the unauthorized use of terms such as "healthy," and others that have strict, regulatory definitions.
Companies that received warning letters have 15 business days to inform the FDA of the steps they will take to correct their labeling.
A listing of the companies and their products is available at http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/ucm202784.htm.
