EPISODE · Sep 1, 2025 · 35 MIN
The Natural Illusion - Consumer trust on trial
from Nutrition Unmasked · host Elizabeth Pepple
The word "natural" shows up everywhere, from juice boxes to supplement labels. What does it really mean, though? In this second episode on labels, we explore how consumers, companies, and the courts have wrestled with the slippery term. From multi-million dollar lawsuits to FDA indecision, we'll uncover how a single word reshaped marketing and consumer trust. References:https://www.fox13news.com/news/all-natural-simply-tropical-juice-forever-chemicals-pfas-lawsuithttps://www.law.uw.edu/news-events/news/2023/class-action-lawsuits#:~:text=Class%20action%20lawsuits%20are%20a,with%20its%20share%20of%20difficultieshttps://charlestonlaw.libguides.com/c.php?g=1255231&p=9195720https://tribecalawsuitloans.com/average-class-action-settlement/https://www.txattorneys.com/faqs/what-percentage-do-class-action-lawyers-take/https://www.courthousenews.com/snapple-drinks-arent-all-natural-class-claims/#:~:text=Courthouse%20News%20Staff%20/%20March%205,Categories%20/%20Uncategorizedhttps://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-choices-health/consumer-information-and-labeling/background#:~:text=The%201990%20Nutrition%20Labeling%20and,revised%20NFL%20by%20January%202021.https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftchttps://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/enforcement-policy-statement-food-advertisinghttps://www.fda.gov/food/information-select-dietary-supplement-ingredients-and-other-substances/dmaa-products-marketed-dietary-supplementshttps://www.epa.gov/sciencematters/addressing-challenges-pfas-protecting-groundwater-and-treating-contaminated-sourceshttps://www.whitecase.com/insight-alert/epa-partially-rolls-back-pfas-drinking-water-ruleSupport the showThanks for tuning in to Nutrition Unmasked! I hope you enjoyed this episode and found it valuable. If you did, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you! Join the conversation! We’d love to hear your thoughts and insights. Follow us on social media [TikTok @lizajacobs01, Instagram @JP_ProductGuru, Facebook Liza Jacobs Pepple] and share your favorite moments from today’s episode! Stay connected for behind-the-scenes content, episode updates, and more engaging discussions. Until next time, keep exploring, stay curious, and remember, don't let quackery dictate your plate!
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