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FDA slams Nestle for drink health claims

Swiss food giant Nestle made misleading claims about the health benefits of some children's beverages, U.S. regulators said in letters released on Tuesday.
The headquarters of food giant Nestle is pictured in Vevey
The headquarters of food giant Nestle is pictured in Vevey August 6, 2008. REUTERS/Denis BalibouseDenis Balibouse / X90072
/ Source: Reuters

Swiss food giant Nestle made misleading claims about the health benefits of some children's beverages, U.S. regulators said in letters released on Tuesday.

The Food and Drug Administration, in a December 4 letter, said Nestle made unauthorized nutrient content claims on certain Juicy Juice products marketed for children under age 2.

In a separate December 3 letter, the FDA said Nestle's Boost Kid Essentials Nutritionally Complete Drink, in vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavors, was promoted as a "medical food" but did not meet requirements for that type of claim.

The FDA posted the letters on its Web site at http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/default.htm#recent.