Uncle Toby's Oats fined $32,400 for making false claims about protein

Oats have many benefits, says ACCC, but high protein is not one of them and fine print disclaimer is not enough to correct misleading statement

The maker of Uncle Toby’s Oats has been fined $32,400 for misleading shoppers about the protein content of its breakfast staple.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said Cereal Partners Australia paid the fine after being accused of making false or misleading representations about protein content in certain brands of Uncle Toby’s oats.

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