Was Lettuce Linked to an E. Coli Outbreak?
Health officials in Canada linked an E. coli outbreak to romaine lettuce in late 2017.
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FBI Warning to ‘All Americans’ About Poisoned Produce
An online article misleadingly suggested that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had warned Americans to be alert of grocery store produce possibly sprayed with poison.
Did a Parent Find Codeine in Her Child’s Gerber Puffs?
A Facebook user said she found a codeine tablet in her child's Gerber Puffs.
Cancer-Causing Children’s Snacks Made from Petroleum-Based Products
A viral post suggests that your kid’s snacks are laced with cancer-causing petroleum products, but scientific evidence to support these claims is lacking.
FDA: Frosted Flakes are Healthier than Avocados
A newspaper's video critique of FDA guidelines for healthy food led to claims the agency said Frosted Flakes are healthier than avocados.
Cheez-It Crackers and TBHQ
Cheez-It brand crackers contain the synthetic preservative TBHQ, but the latter is not "created from butane," nor is it "toxic."
Harvard Study Reveals Just How Much Damage Instant Noodles Do to Your Body
A single 2014 study out of Korea examined the effects of instant noodles or ramen on health, but the findings were not definitive.
Kellogg’s to Add Peanut Flour to Products
Recent changes to some Kellogg's products have raised concerns about potential allergic reactions.
Wax on Apples Causes Cancer?
Wax on apples is not a little-known secret uncovered by a YouTube user, and the substance used is safe to eat.
Is Nutella Toxic?
Social media users have spread articles claiming Nutella is "toxic" due to its use of vanillin and MSG.
Horizon Organic Fruit Snacks Warning
Will Mountain Dew Dissolve a Mouse?
A veterinary pathologist testified that being immersed in a can of Mountain Dew could dissolve a mouse.
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Is Aldi Giving Away Free Groceries on Facebook?
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Did Dr. Roger Hodkinson Call COVID-19 a Hoax?
Whoever that person on the viral call may be, you should know Canadian medical organizations have released statements refuting his comments.
Was Gina Haspel Found Dead in November 2020?
How can you die in a raid that never happened?
Did Pennsylvania Record Many More Mail-In Votes than Ballots Requested?
A repeated election fraud claim by Trump about the number of mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania bears no relationship to reality.
No, a Doctor Didn’t Say ‘Stop’ After Identical Twins Married Identical Twins
An online advertisement read: "Identical Twins Marry Identical Twins - But Then The Doctor Says, 'STOP'."
