Trader Joe’s, Welch’s slapped with lawsuits over ingredients lurking in ‘sugar-free’ foods

Trader Joe’s, Welch’s slapped with lawsuits over ingredients lurking in ‘sugar-free’ foods

Health-conscious snackers are getting a bitter taste of reality. Grocery giant Trader Joe’s and fruit-snack titan Welch’s are facing a barrage of federal class action lawsuits claiming their “sugar-free” and “no sugar added” treats are sweet little lies. The legal onslaught centers on a trendy low-calorie sweetener allulose — which plaintiffs argue is, legally and … Read more

Welch’s makes major change to favorite product after ‘natural source’ ingredients push

Welch’s makes major change to favorite product after ‘natural source’ ingredients push

A food and beverage company will be making a major ingredient change to one of its most beloved snacks.  And the fix comes just ahead of this year’s back-to-school season. Welch’s Fruit Snacks, headquartered in Park Ridge, New Jersey, announced this week it will remove artificial dyes. The ingredients will be replaced with colors that come from … Read more

Raquel Welch’s last photos: Painful final public sighting

Raquel Welch’s last photos: Painful final public sighting

Photos of Raquel Welch‘s final public sighting, six months before her death Wednesday at the age of 82, show the “Fantastic Voyage” actress getting a manicure in July 2022. Welch was snapped heading into the Beverly Hills nails and waxing salon J&J Beauty Lounge, where she was spotted flipping through magazines and, at times, experiencing … Read more