A viral image circulating on social media platforms claims that Heinz ketchup has been “forced to now carry a ‘contains bioengineered ingredients’ warning after being exposed for using GMOs linked to cancer.” However, our investigation found that the claim misrepresents U.S. food-labeling regulations and the current scientific evidence. The claim is misleading. Social Media Posts […]
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A claim circulating across social media states that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have confirmed that shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia was the source of a multistate Cyclospora outbreak. While CDC and […]
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Social media users have raised concerns that benzotriazole, a chemical used in some dishwasher detergents and pods, is not approved by the FDA for use in food-contact products. This chemical is also known to cause serious health issues in humans. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. Benzotriazole is an FDA approved chemical […]
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A viral claim circulating online alleges that Banana Boat sunscreen spray is “highly toxic,” “filled with isobutanes,” and can “fry” the skin. Such posts have sparked concern among consumers, especially parents, regarding the safety of aerosol sunscreen products. However, after investigation, it becomes clear that these claims are partly misleading. Social Media Posts A video […]
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Ice cream is a popular food item. Many discussions about it occur on social media; sometimes, famous ice cream brands are targeted. This is our investigation into one such incident. Social Media Posts Social media posts say Breyers Ice Cream no longer qualifies as ice cream; now, it`s a frozen dessert. The post further states […]
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Recently, social media posts have claimed that “Cosmic Brownies” snacks are being banned in the United States, causing surprise and disappointment among online users. Social Media Posts The claim that Cosmic Brownies are being banned has circulated widely across social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and X, over the past few months. Source | Archive […]
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A social media post raises concern of the netizens by citing a few chemicals used in various Mary Kay products. Users are claiming that Mary Kay is using toxic chemicals in its products which have been proved to be harmful to humans. The list of chemicals mentioned in the post are Parabens, fragrance, titanium dioxide […]
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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 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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