Question

Discuss test results and compare them to labeling. Identify which baby foods tested have fraudulent labeling #. Suggest what the FDA should do about fraudulent baby food labeling

Nutrient Tested	Baby food sample #339	Baby food sample #821	Baby food sample #510
Glucose	Absent	Present	Present
Starch	Present	Absent	Present
Protein	Present	Absent	Absent
Oil	Absent	Present	Absent

Why is it important for baby foods to be labeled correctly? What are the broader implications of baby foods that have their ingredients incorrectly labeled? What is the role of the FDA and private contractors in testing food labels?

Answer 1

Hi

the answer for your question is as follows.

The fradulent labelled sample is Baby food sample#339.

Because If starch is present, The glucose will also show a positive result on testing the food sample. But this particular food sample mentions that glucose is absent.

The baby food should have their ingredients labelled correctly. If it is labelled incorrectly, it will affect the health of the babies if right food is not served. Because some babies may need pre-digested food, or specialised ingredients like fat (in form of olive oil etc.,), proteins, etc.,

USFDA does not have any regulations for Baby food.But FDA or Private contractors in food testing lab should confirm the presence of all ingredients mentioned in the label of the baby foods. if there is something wrong or fishy, the fraudulent baby food should be warned or banned and necessary action should be initiated.

I will be happy to receive a feedback.

all the best.

regards,

Dr.VMK