Heinz falsely marketing Shredz toddler products as healthy, says watchdog

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission starts legal proceedings in federal court over food snacks for children aged 1 to 3 containing 60% sugar

Food companies who make misleading health claims on children’s products have been put on notice by Australia’s consumer watchdog, which is taking the multinational Heinz to court for promoting its sugary Shredz toddler products as healthy.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has started legal proceedings in the federal court against HJ Heinz Company Australia Ltd in relation to the food snacks marketed to one- to three-year-olds.

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