Schmear Campaign: New Yorkers Roast Bread-Sliced Bagel
28 March 2019A Midwestern native is getting an earful ever since he tweeted a photo of vertically sliced bagels.
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US Regulators Outline Oversight on Meat Grown in Lab Dishes
7 March 2019The 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 2018A 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 2018During 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 2018General Mills will be selling a new Lucky Charms cereal that incorporates glazed cornflakes.
Do ‘Cook-In Bags’ Contain Fumes Toxic To Birds?
21 December 2017Posts 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 2017A 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 2017An 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 2017Veggies 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 2017Controversy 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 2014Trisodium 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 2017Images that purport to show "blue strawberries" were digitally manipulated.
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Is This a Real Photograph of Alex Acosta’s Family?
12 July 2019Readers inquired about the authenticity of an image that appeared to show the former U.S. labor secretary and his family.
Is U.S. Actor Sam Elliott Really Dead?
15 July 2019A frequent producer of junk news managed to trick some readers into believing that the popular actor had died in July 2019.
Did Megan Rapinoe ‘Stomp’ on an American Flag After the World Cup Final?
8 July 2019Right-leaning commentators exploded into outrage after an incident in which the Stars and Stripes was briefly dropped to the ground amid joyous celebrations.
Did U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Marry Her Brother?
15 February 2019Rep. Ilhan Omar has been the subject of recurrent controversies, including ones regarding her marriages and family immigration history.
Did U.S. Women’s Soccer Player Give Nazi Salute Outside Holocaust Museum?
15 July 2019The photo was shared by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan with a message congratulating the team for its World Cup win.