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Schmear Campaign: New Yorkers Roast Bread-Sliced Bagel

28 March 2019 A Midwestern native is getting an earful ever since he tweeted a photo of vertically sliced bagels.

US Regulators Outline Oversight on Meat Grown in Lab Dishes

7 March 2019 The U.S. Department of Agriculture said meat from cultured animal cells will have to undergo agency inspection, as with other meat and poultry products.

‘Wild’ Salmon May Be Straight from the Farm, NY Report Finds

14 December 2018 A report found that farmed salmon was frequently sold as wild, and fish sold as red snapper or lemon sole were more often different varieties.

Did the Soviet Union Require “Shopper ID” Cards for Buying Groceries?

7 August 2018 During the tumultuous collapse of the Soviet Union, some Russian cities did require “buyer’s cards” for grocery shopping as a way to deal with food shortages.

Is There a New ‘Lucky Charms Frosted Flakes’ Mashup Cereal?

3 January 2018 General Mills will be selling a new Lucky Charms cereal that incorporates glazed cornflakes.

Do ‘Cook-In Bags’ Contain Fumes Toxic To Birds?

21 December 2017 Posts claiming that using cooking bags had led to the deaths of pet birds have caused concern among bird owners.

Does a Video Show Needlessly Wasted Food at an Ohio Walmart?

13 November 2017 A misleading viral video that purports to show wasted food at a store in Celina, Ohio in fact shows the aftermath of a devastating tornado and the ensuing loss of power.

Did Frito-Lay Issue a Product Recall Due to Salmonella Fears?

12 June 2017 An April 2017 recall of Frito-Lay jalapeno-flavored products was reported as new in July and August 2017.

Sweet Sizzlin’ Beans! Fancy Names May Boost Healthy Dining

12 June 2017 Veggies named 'zesty ginger-turmeric sweet potatoes' proved more popular than those described as 'low-fat,' 'reduced-sodium' or 'sugar-free.'