Category: Fact check

Following a 2023 press release announcing a new partnership, viral social media claims emerged with the alarming question, “Is Tyson using bugs in food?”. This article debunks the widespread misinformation, clarifying that Tyson Foods is explicitly not using insects in products intended for human consumption.

Viral videos suggesting that commercial vitamin B12 is sourced from human sewage sludge are entirely false, based on misinformation and flawed claims. In reality, the industrial manufacturing process relies on controlled microbial fermentation, a standard biotechnological practice using specific bacteria.

Despite widespread urban legends, the taurine found in Red Bull and other energy drinks is not derived from animal products, but is instead produced synthetically in a lab. The myth stems from a combination of the ingredient's name and its original, historical discovery.

Over 70% of search queries related to 'grenade' and health are misspellings for the antioxidant-rich fruit, pomegranate, or are about the popular Grenade brand protein bars. This article clarifies the surprising differences between a literal grenade, a protein bar, and the nutritious fruit to answer: is grenade good for you?

Many chewing gums contain bulk sweeteners known as 'sugar alcohols' or polyols, which are chemically distinct from the ethyl alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. This chemical difference is fundamental to understanding the answer to the question, 'is there alcohol in mint gum?' and debunking common misconceptions about its ingredients.

According to multiple reputable fact-checking sources, the claim that Braggs uses apples from Bill Gates is false. This online rumor often includes a related, debunked conspiracy theory involving the food-coating company Apeel.

In 2024, Princess Catherine publicly addressed her serious health issues, confirming a cancer diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy, not coeliac disease. The rumor likely originates from public confusion with another royal, Katharine, Duchess of Kent, who does have the condition.

According to scientific studies, it would take more than 9 kilograms of tomatoes to get the same amount of nicotine found in a single cigarette. This makes it virtually impossible to feel the nicotine from eating tomatoes.

Despite a widespread misconception, Red Bull's official website confirms its energy drink is suitable for vegetarians because it contains no animal products. This article explores why the persistent question, 'Why isn't Red Bull vegetarian?' continues to circulate and clears up the confusion surrounding its ingredients.

According to Chick-fil-A, the company is not using lab-grown chicken and has publicly debunked this misinformation. Viral claims on social media began to surface after the company announced a shift in its antibiotic policy, but Chick-fil-A has stated these online rumors are false.