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Since many of these claims aren't regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, intentionally misleading customers is perfectly legal, and it's happening throughout supermarket aisles near you. Arming yourself with information is the best way to protect your family from deceptive food claims.

Here's a look at the top three fake food scams:

1) "Blueberry" Products:  Blueberries have been getting some great press recently because they're packed with antioxidants, vitamins and fiber.  But many "blueberry" products on the market today contain no blueberries at all.  Kellogg's "Blueberry Muffin" Frosted Mini Wheats cereal, for example, contains sugar, artificial dyes and genetically engineered soybean oil, but not a single blueberry. The same is true for many other foods being eaten by millions of Americans every day. Blueberry muffins, bagels and pastries by Kellogg's, Betty Crocker and General Mills all show blueberries on the box. But they contain no fruit.  Zilch.

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