Daily Briefing: Marion Nestle on Pom Wonderful's "Out of Context" Response to Marketing Fine

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May 25, 2012

pom wonderful, pomegranate juice, marion nestle, food policy, reporting on healthPom Misleading? Food policy expert Marion Nestle examines Pom Wonderful's "out-of-context" response to being slapped with a fine for claiming prostate health benefits for pomegranate juice that aren't supported by evidence.

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