Manufacturers must reserve descriptions such as "zero or no trans fat" to foods void of trans fat because USDA guidelines require this strict interpretation.

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Unfortunately for consumers, both the statement and the reason are incorrect. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) allows manufacturers to label a food as "zero" trans fats if the product contains less than 0.5 g per serving. Canadian regulations set the labeling threshold at 0.2 g per serving. As some "servings" are small, trans fat consumption of such a "zero trans fat" food can be significant.

Manufacturers Must Reserve Descriptions Such as "Zero or No Trans