Social media is abuzz with claims that various food products are not healthy, and sometimes, those posts target major consumer brands. This is our investigation regarding some such posts targeting a popular brand, Mountain Dew. Social Media Posts A viral social media video has sparked significant concern by claiming that Mountain Dew contains toxic ingredients […]
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A social media post claiming that Jell-o, Lucky Charms and Gatorade which are allowed to be consumed in America are actually banned in European nations. Jello-o and Lucky Charms contain artificial dyes and colours while Gatorade uses brominated vegetable oil which leads to various serious health issues upon consuming. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim […]
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Currently, a social media post claiming that both Mountain Dew and Fresca soda drinks are banned in Europe and Japan as they contain Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) as an ingredient. BVO contains bromine which leads to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Memory loss, and Nerve issues. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be […]
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