Final answer:
Food labels do not include information on production methods, precise location of food production, or non-major allergens, but they do include a nutrition facts label that lists nutrient contents and ingredients.
Step-by-step explanation:
The information that is NOT included on a food item label being sold to customers typically include production methods, the precise location where the food was grown or processed, and any potential allergens that are not one of the major eight allergens recognized by the FDA. Food labels, however, do include the nutrition facts label which lists the nutrient content per serving, as well as the ingredients list that includes all the substances that make up the food.
Food labels can help consumers choose healthier options by highlighting the amounts of macro and micronutrients. They show calories, total fats, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, and proteins. They also display percent Daily Values (%DV) for vitamins and minerals based on public health experts' advice.
According to federal law, nutritional information is required on the label only if a nutrient has been added to the product, such as in vitamin-enriched drinks. Therefore, labels include information about added nutrients and ingredients but may not include other details not required by regulations, such as non-nutrient chemicals used in processing or the geographic origin of ingredients.