A number of social media posts claim that Vaseline is “toxic” and carcinogenic. Because the product is widely used as a skin protectant, these claims have gained attention online. However, our investigation finds that they misrepresent how cosmetic- and pharmaceutical-grade petrolatum is regulated and used. Social Media Posts Social media posts say Vaseline (petroleum jelly) […]
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Hillshire Farm was founded in 1934, specialized in sausages, deli meat and other packaged meat products. The products are widely available in many grocery stores. But recently, many social media posts are claiming that the products of this company are not fit for human consumption as they use a few ingredients which are harmful. The […]
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St. Claire’s Tummy Soothers are organic herbal remedies to support healthy digestion and ease occasional stomach discomfort like gas, nausea, indigestion etc. It is made with many natural ingredients like ginger, peppermint, fennel etc. Although being herbal and organic, consumers have raised their concern over the use of few ingredients in the product. The claim […]
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Little Tree Vent Liquid is a compact and convenient air freshener designed to clip onto your car’s air vent. It gives an aromatic experience using liquid scent for long-lasting freshness. But recently, consumers have raised their concern over the use of fragrance, an ingredient in the product. Social media users are pointing out that Little […]
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Takis Fuego, rolled tortilla chips, owned by Barcel is known for its hot and fiery taste and is one of the favorite snacks of many people. Other than Fuego, Takis has many other flavors of tortilla chips. Recently, consumers have raised concerns about the safety of consuming Takis Fuego, particularly due to the presence of […]
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People are worried about chemicals added to food and other products we consume. Recently, social media users have been talking about Titanium Dioxide, a chemical used in food, after discovering it in a popular gummy candy called Marlow. Users are claiming that Titanium Dioxide is an additive which is highly carcinogenic and also affects the […]
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People are becoming more mindful of what they put on their skin, carefully choosing beauty and skincare products with safer ingredients. With concerns about cancer, hormone disruption, inflammation, and long-term health effects, many are ditching harmful chemicals for safer alternatives. Against this backdrop, a social media post claiming that one of the renowned brands Dove […]
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Sprite, one of the most loved drinks, owned by the Coca-Cola company has come into limelight again after netizens raised their concerns about its safety. A lot of soft drinks are adding additives to increase the shelf life of the products. Consumers are now concerned about the presence of Sodium Benzoate and Citric acid in […]
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The inclusion and approval of various chemicals in products have raised concerns among consumers regarding their safety. Social media users are now alarmed about the use of Oxybenzone in sunscreens as they claimed it to be carcinogenic. A recent post claimed that Cancer Council Australia uses the same chemical Oxybenzone in their sunscreen which is […]
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Social media users are raising concern over the use of Audenz vaccine for bird flu. Users are claiming that Audenz vaccine contains MDCK cells (a dog’s kidney DNA) along with other substance like thimerosal, Polysorbate 80 and beta-propiolactone which re extremely toxic, tumorigenic, genotoxic and carcinogenic. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. […]
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A social media post claimed that Costco uses a carcinogenic substance called Carrageenan in its rotisserie chicken. A user wrote, “100 million cancer causing chickens packed with carrageenan, A KNOWN CARCINOGEN, sold in Costco’s every year.” Facebook | Archive Another user tweeted, “Costco. I scanned one of your products on Yuka US and it contains […]
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A social media post claiming that High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) accelerates cancer tumor growth via liver. Users have raised concerns on the use of products containing HFCS such as Coca Cola, Heinz Ketchup, snickers etc. Another concern raised is that HFCS is made from insecticidal GMO corn which is also carcinogenic. However, Fact Crescendo found […]
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Social media users are currently raising their concerns on the chemicals used in various acne cleansing products. The concern is about the effect of Benzene on humans which forms because of chemical reactions in the products containing Benzoyl Peroxide. However, fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. Benzoyl Peroxide is not carcinogenic and has […]
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Coca-Cola has again come into the direct accusations of the netizens recently because of the presence of Aspartame, a sweetener in it. Social media users are claiming that aspartame is toxic in nature and affects the brain and neuro system of the body. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. FDA, EFSA and […]
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Kellog’s froot loops is considered as one of the favorites breakfast cereal of children. However, recently netizens were seen raising questions on the safety of health after consuming the product. In one such post, a social media user claimed that Kellog’s uses various dyes and a preservative called BHT in the product which makes it […]
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Colgate Peroxyl, a well known dental and oral care mouthwash, also recommended by doctors has become the talk of the netizens recently. People were found to raise questions if using the Colgate Peroxyl mouthwash is safe to use or is it toxic? The controversy rose because of the presence of Hydrogen Peroxide as an ingredient […]
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McDonalds has been a victim of many social media rumors from time to time. Consumers had previously raised many questions on the safety, production process, types of ingredients, and health issues related to the consumptions of the food produced by the company. A recent social media post has targeted the company saying the famous french […]
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MiraLAX is an over-the-counter laxative commonly used to relieve constipation. It is even prescribed by the doctors. But recently, a social media post claiming that the presence of Propylene Glycol, an ingredient in MiraLAX makes it cancerous. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. The main ingredient of MiraLAX is Polythene Glycol and […]
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A video claiming that Starbucks uses Ammonia and other harmful chemicals in their Pumpkin Spice Latte which is carcinogenic in nature and results in the death of many people from cancer who consume it. The person in this video is saying that Ammonia instead of natural foods like carrots and beets is used as an […]
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A social media post about the ingredients of Coca-Cola is going viral on social media. The users shared a list of chemicals used by the company in the products which are hazardous, have adverse effect on health and are banned by many foods safety governing bodies. Some of the chemicals listed in the post are […]
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Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet. They provide vital nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which support overall well-being and reduce the risk of chronic diseases and boost immunity and maintain healthy skin. Many times it was claimed that the fruits and vegetables are coated with pesticides or wax to give […]
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Recent concerns have re-emerged about the potential cancer risks associated with Coca-Cola Zero, primarily due to its use of aspartame, a commonly used artificial sweetener. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an agency under the World Health Organization (WHO), classified Aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B), which sparked public debate and […]
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