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vitaminwater making bold claims

NCL calling vitaminwater claims deceptive, dangerousThe makers of vitaminwater are using claims to sell their products that are making consumer advocates call "foul." In a new complaint to the Federal Trade Commission, NCL is calling advertising and labeling claims on vitaminwater products “dangerously misleading” and is urging the commission to halt deceptive statements being made by the manufacturer.

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Exposing new links between animal mistreatment and food safety threats

NCL joining with The Humane Society to expose factory abusesNCL has once again joined with The Humane Society of the United States to expose new links between inhumane treatment and food safety threats recently uncovered in a new investigation at a Texas egg factory farm. Read Sally Greenberg's statement.

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Ensuring safe treats this Halloween

Halloween safetyFrom costumes and candy apples to haunted houses and hayrides, Halloween offers activities to please the most demure and daring alike. For parents of children planning to trick-or-treat, however, concerns about the safety of the candy their youngsters collect can dampen the festive mood.

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