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Was Lettuce Linked to an E. Coli Outbreak?
Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan 5, 2018
Health officials in Canada linked an E. coli outbreak to romaine lettuce in late 2017.
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Did a Parent Find Codeine in Her Child's Gerber Puffs?
Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Feb 23, 2017
A Facebook user said she found a codeine tablet in her child's Gerber Puffs.
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Cancer-Causing Children’s Snacks Made from Petroleum-Based Products
Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Oct 1, 2016
A viral post suggests that your kid’s snacks are laced with cancer-causing petroleum products, b ...
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FDA: Frosted Flakes are Healthier than Avocados
Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Aug 30, 2016
A newspaper's video critique of FDA guidelines for healthy food led to claims the agency said Fr ...
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Cheez-It Crackers and TBHQ
Written by:
Dan Evon
Aug 25, 2016
Cheez-It brand crackers contain the synthetic preservative TBHQ, but the latter is not "created ...
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FBI Warning to 'All Americans' About Poisoned Produce
Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Jul 18, 2016
An online article misleadingly suggested that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had warned Ame ...
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Harvard Study Reveals Just How Much Damage Instant Noodles Do to Your Body
Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Jul 6, 2016
A single 2014 study out of Korea examined the effects of instant noodles or ramen on health, but ...
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Kellogg’s to Add Peanut Flour to Products
Written by:
Dan Evon
May 10, 2016
Recent changes to some Kellogg's products have raised concerns about potential allergic reactions.
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Wax on Apples Causes Cancer?
Written by:
Kim LaCapria
May 3, 2016
Wax on apples is not a little-known secret uncovered by a YouTube user, and the substance used i ...
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Is Nutella Toxic?
Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Mar 24, 2016
Social media users have spread articles claiming Nutella is "toxic" due to its use of vanillin a ...
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Horizon Organic Fruit Snacks Warning
Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Jun 17, 2015
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Will Mountain Dew Dissolve a Mouse?
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 4, 2012
A veterinary pathologist testified that being immersed in a can of Mountain Dew could dissolve a ...
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Should You Eat Fruit on an Empty Stomach?
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Apr 9, 2009
Must fruit be eaten on an empty stomach in order for the body to absorb it properly?
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Pirate's Gold Chocolate Coin Recall
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Oct 19, 2008
A recall was issued for foil-wrapped Pirate's Gold chocolate coins because they contain melamine?
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Pills in Gorton's Fish Fillets
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 1, 2008
Were pills found in Gorton's fish fillets?
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Danger from Microwave Popcorn Butter Flavoring
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 5, 2007
Does the artificial butter flavoring used in microwave popcorn pose a danger of lung damage to o ...
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FDA Vegemite Ban
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 25, 2006
Has the FDA barred travelers from bringing Vegemite into the U.S.?
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E. Coli Spinach Warning
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 17, 2006
The FDA has advised consumers to not eat fresh spinach or fresh spinach-containing products
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Is Spray Candy Dangerous?
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Jun 7, 2006
The drinking of any liquid can provoke a laryngospasm if the imbiber is trying to breathe at the ...
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E. Coli Salad Warning
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Jun 4, 2006
Can prepackaged salads contain E. coli?
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