AUSTIN, Aug. 3 -- The Texas Attorney General issued the following press release:
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into major food manufacturers that market their products as "heart-healthy" even though the opposite is true.
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming nearly 18 million lives annually, and diet is widely recognized as one of the most significant modifiable factors in heart health. Since 1995, the AHA's red heart-and-checkmark symbol has served as a trusted shorthand for consumers seeking heart-healthy food choices, appearing on everything from snack foods to cooking oils. Many companies have adapted other "heart healthy" labelling that bears a similar resemblance. As n...