PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz Under Investigation in Texas over Avocado Oil Claims

PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz under investigation in Texas over avocado oil claims

A probe into food giants' better-for-you brands follows a UC Davis study that found many products may be adulterated with cheaper oils.

Avocado oil fraud exposed: Texas AG launches investigation as study reveals widespread adulteration

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an industry-wide investigation into avocado oil products following evidence of widespread mislabeling. UC Davis researchers found 89% of 54 tested avocado oil-labeled processed foods contained cheaper, undisclosed seed oils. Products tested included chips (93% adulterated), mayonnaise (71%) and salad dressings (100%). The investigation targets Primal Kitchen, Siete Foods and […]

PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz under investigation in Texas over avocado oil claims - Dining and Cooking

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Better-for-you brands owned by PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz have been subpoenaed as part of a Texas investigation into whether products made with avocado oil are adulterated with cheaper oils. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched [...]