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.
Tagged "food"
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?
2 August 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.'
Portland Burrito Shop Closes After Allegations of Cultural Appropriation
26 May 2017 - Controversy surrounds the closure of Kook's Burritos, a pop-up Mexican food truck run by two Anglo-American women.
Is ‘Paint Thinner’ Trisodium Phosphate Found in Cereals?
15 October 2014 - Trisodium phosphate is a common and safe additive used in small amounts in various foods, not a form of "paint thinner".
Are Blue Strawberries Real?
8 April 2017 - Images that purport to show "blue strawberries" were digitally manipulated.
Did the Soviet Union Ban Microwaves Due to Health Concerns?
17 January 2017 - This claim has its roots in an unsourced article from a man who likely does not exist, and whose only stated expertise came from working at an alternative bookstore and natural food shop in the 1970s.
Wheaties Cereal Sticks to Magnets Because It Contains Iron?
6 January 2017 - Wheaties and other breakfast foods are fortified with iron, which reacts to magnets.
McDonald’s Creates Nutella Burger
13 December 2016 - The fast food chain McDonald's has a new Nutella-filled pastry, but it's available only in Italy.
