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According to the WCBS-TV report, the Starbucks Blueberry Muffin, which was labeled as having 420 calories,was found to have 580 calories, approximately 40% more than the listed amount. In addition, the investigation found the Starbucks Peach Apple Tart, which was labeled as having 120 calories, really had 280. And Starbucks' Pumpkin Scone was listed at 500 calories, but really had 539. A spokeswoman for the Starbucks said the company has taken immediate steps to rectify the situation, including temporarily pulling the blueberry muffin from the menu. "Because this product has handcrafted components, variation in product size may occur," said spokeswoman Tara Darrow. At Dunkin' Donuts, the Turkey, Cheddar and Bacon Flatbread Sandwich was listed at 360 calories, but tested at 460 calories, according to the report. A spokesman for Dunkin Dounts admitted the error and said it was the result of a recipe reformulation and was being addressed. "Since Dunkin' Donuts installed menu boards featuring calorie counts in New York in July 2008, the Turkey, Cheddar and Bacon Flatbread Sandwich has been reformulated based on consumer feedback, including improving the bacon to make it crisper," spokesman Andrew Mastrangelo said. "This improvement has impacted the caloric information. We are in the process of developing a new variety label for the sandwich that will be posted in-store to reflect the new calorie listing. We regret this inconvenience."
Comments
Sun: March 15, 2009
Wolf Goettin said: Remember though, whenever you eat out, the number of calories for that specific item you order could be less or more than the nutrition facts, depending on the situation. Look at a grilled chicken breast - the amount of fat and calories will vary depending on the chicken's diet, age, and size. However, the margin of error shouldn't be that high. The pumpkin scone could have had enough extra icing to add 40 calories, though the other items are too high to just be a varient. |
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Peggasus said:
I am shocked. SHOCKED, I say!