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Costco Food Court Items: Is It Good Value? It will be hard to find someone in the United States who doesn’t like eating at Costco’s food court. It is cheap; their hot dog and soda combo costs...
Artificial Red Color 40 Banned In The U.S.? Red 40 is a synthetic dye widely used in processed foods, beverages, candies, and cosmetics. The food and cosmetic industry loves to use it for its bright red...
Food Industry Freakout Over RFK Jr. Appointment The food industry seems to be freaking out over the policy changes that RFK Jr. will bring come January. According to a recent report (DiNapoli, 2024), food...
Please Stop Eating Pop-Tarts Immediately Pop-Tarts are another item I badly want to see removed from our school lunch menus and cafeterias. They are a classic example of highly processed, pre-packaged,...
What’s In SunnyD? A Look At the US Versus UK Sunny Delight, popularly known as SunnyD, remains a well-known brand, especially in the U.S., but its popularity has fluctuated over the years. It’s...
Are McDonald’s French Fries Ingredients Healthier in the U.S. or UK? By now, we’ve all probably heard about the differences in ingredients for McDonald’s world-famous French fries between the...
The Truth About American Cheese: Are We Eating Plastic? Cheese is not only delicious but also very nutrient-rich since it is made from milk. It is a concentrated source of protein, calcium, phosphorous,...
So Happy To See Lunchables Off The School Menus I was so sad last year to learn that the food manufacturer Kraft Heinz started selling its famous Lunchables to school systems throughout the United States....
Unnecessary Food Waste In The US: Costco Butter Recall In a world where millions of people go hungry every day, it painfully saddens me to see the vast amount of food that ends up in the trash in the United...
Are You Deep Frying In Bad Oil? How To Spot Rancidity I have to admit, I love to deep fry foods. The high heat of deep frying can add flavor, making foods taste more decadent and savory. It creates a delicious,...
Do Artificial Colors Make Our Food Toxic? According to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the FDA has to approve food additives, including food colors, before they can be used in foods. The FDA...
Is Processed Meat Causing Harm To Our Body? When we talk about processed meat, it generally means meat preserved by smoking, curing, salting, or adding preservatives. This is done for a couple of reasons:...
Cinnamon Recall Due To Lead Poisoning The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently called for a cinnamon recall due to concerns about harmful lead found in certain foods. Lead poisoning is a health...
Street Food Safety: What You Need to Know Street food culture is an important part of urban life worldwide, offering different flavors and experiences. But is it, in fact, safe or unsafe? The key to ensuring...
Why High Fructose Corn Syrup Is Bad For Us Who doesn’t love a cold glass or can of soda? It has become a staple in American diets. One key ingredient in many sodas is high fructose corn syrup (HFCS),...