Tag: Food rumors

Reports from multiple news sources confirm U.S. Bank Stadium did not transition to a fully vegan menu, contrary to social media rumors. These posts, which claimed the Minnesota Vikings' home would become a "Kill Free" stadium, were quickly debunked by officials and news outlets.

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.

In 2022, Barilla issued an official press release to combat circulating misinformation regarding insect flour. The company explicitly stated it has "no intention of producing pasta or other products with insect flour". This clarification directly addresses the persistent rumors about whether Barilla pasta uses insect protein, confirming that their products remain insect-free.

For years, rumors circulated that Arby's roast beef was a liquid gel; however, Arby's has confirmed its product consists entirely of beef. So what kind of meat does Arby's use for roast beef and how is it prepared?

Over 60% of consumers have trouble discerning facts from misinformation online, which is why so many are asking about the calories in a peanut butter power scooter, a concept rooted in a viral internet mix-up that combines a popular smoothie and a non-edible object.

Despite persistent online rumors, the standard Mountain Dew formula does not contain pork products. The popular citrus-flavored soda from PepsiCo is primarily made of carbonated water, high-fructose corn syrup, and concentrated orange juice.

Following Chick-fil-A's spring 2024 policy update on antibiotics, a viral social media trend falsely claimed the restaurant was switching to cultivated meat. This sparked a flurry of questions and misinformation, with many asking: Is Chick-fil-A a lab grown chicken? The simple and definitive answer is no, and the company continues to use conventional chicken.