Baby food packaging often misleading, study finds
Study: Baby foods often mislead with fruit images, low actual content.
Why it matters
- Parents may be misled about baby food nutrition.
By the numbers
- 200+ products reviewed, 7.5 claims per package on average.
- 60% had fruit images, but many had minimal actual fruit.
The big picture
- Misleading claims can lead to poor infant diets.
- Stricter labeling regulations needed.
What they're saying
- Comments call for labeling regulation overhaul.
Caveats
- Study focused on NZ products.
- Excluded infant formula.
What’s next
- Potential regulation by Food Standards Australia New Zealand.