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Did 69 People Die After Drinking Crocodile-Bile Poison Beer?

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David Mikkelson
Jan 12, 2015 A rumor claimed that more than 60 people died in Mozambique because they consumed beer that was ...
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Was a Finger Found in Wendy's Chili?

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David Mikkelson
Mar 24, 2005 A Wendy's customer was said to have found a human finger in her bowl of chili.
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Did Physicist Michio Kaku Say HAARP Caused Irma and Harvey?

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Kim LaCapria
Sep 11, 2017 A 2013 CBS video segment about weather modification was dishonestly reframed as a clip about Hur ...
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Government Buries Weather Modification News?

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Kim LaCapria
Mar 17, 2016 The government didn't quietly admit to modifying weather in California; cloud seeding is a well- ...
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Puffs, the Tragic Gagging

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David Mikkelson
Apr 1, 2015 Rumor: Gel balls have been found in the Gerber brand of Puffs baby snacks.
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OUTDATED: Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Recall

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David Mikkelson
Mar 18, 2015 Rumor: Kraft Foods has recalled 242,000 cases of their Macaroni & Cheese Dinner due to possible ...
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Glass Found in Dippin' Stix Packages?

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David Mikkelson
Mar 17, 2015 Rumor: Pieces of glass and deads ants were found in packages of Dippin' Stix.
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Were Maraschino Cherries Classified as Decorations, Not Food — Contain Toxic, Banned Dye?

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David Mikkelson
Feb 13, 2015 Rumor has it that Maraschino cherries are produced using a toxic dye that has been banned for hu ...
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Bubba Conroy Spits in Customers' Food?

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David Mikkelson
Jan 8, 2015 A McDonald's employee with the Twitter handle 'Bubba Conroy' did not admit to spitting in white ...
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Do Pringles Cause Cancer?

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David Mikkelson
Dec 18, 2014 Do Pringles brand potato chips contain a chemical that is known to cause cancer in humans?
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Maggots In Reese's Cups

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David Mikkelson
Aug 29, 2014 Is a video showing a Reese's Peanut Butter Cups maggot infestation real?
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Aldi Horsemeat Scandal

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David Mikkelson
Nov 18, 2013 An Aldi supplier provided the chain with meat products containing horsemeat, but that happened ( ...
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Monsanto Corn

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David Mikkelson
Jun 13, 2012 Monsanto-developed corn contains toxins that protect against insects and are harmful to humans?
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Kiwi Fruit Growth Hormones

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Barbara Mikkelson
Jun 9, 2012 Kiwi fruit from China contains dangerous growth hormones?
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Mandarin Orange Pesticide

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Nov 7, 2010 Pesticide used on mandarin oranges imported from China causes severe allergic reactions?
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Cockroach Eggs in Drinking Straws

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Barbara Mikkelson
Mar 22, 2010 Do cockroach eggs in drinking straws pose a general danger to restaurant patrons?
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Boy Infected with HIV from Tainted Pineapple

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Barbara Mikkelson
Aug 13, 2006 Rumor claims a child contracted AIDS through eating a pineapple that a vendor had bled upon.
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Chicken Wings and Ovarian Cysts

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David Mikkelson
Jan 24, 2006 Do growth hormones used in poultry cause ovarian cysts in women who consume chicken wings?
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Green Onions and Hepatitis A

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David Mikkelson
Nov 19, 2003 Has the FDA issued a warning about a connection between Hepatitis A and green onions?
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Evian and Cow's Blood

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David Mikkelson
Mar 10, 2003 Is Evian brand drinking water filtered with cow's blood?
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