Homeopathy on Trial?
Not yet, but it could happen. Via the “Journal of Are You Fucking Kidding” (JAYFK), comes an update on a class-action lawsuit in California against Boiron, one of the largest manufacturers of homeopathic products in the world. Why? Because one of its products, “Children’s Coldcalm,” is “… nothing more than a sugar tablet.” Defendants are defrauding Californians by claiming that a tablet...
“An Aspirational Picture”
As I noted a couple of years back, in my “Photoshop Phun” post: No matter how perfect your diet and workout is, you will never be perfect. Ever. You will never look like the beauties gracing magazine covers and advertisements. Don’t even imagine you can go there. Sad to say, little has changed since then, despite efforts to expose the trickery and educate people. Still, it’s nice to see some pushback…...
Sugar Industry Sues over “Corn Sugar” Label
According to the Associated Press, “Big Sugar” is going after the Corn Refiners Association and its membership – which includes other heavy-weight companies like Cargill and Archer Daniels Midland. The reason? The Corn Refiners Association asked the federal government last year for permission to use the name “corn sugar” on food labels, hoping to improve its image and clear up confusion. The Food and Drug...
Uhhh… Happy World Nutella Day?
Indeed. Apparently today’s the day. Until about 30 minutes ago, I had no clue… and now that I know, I still have no clue. Personally, I think that stuff is gross. When I was asked about Nutella on the “Bodybuilding Revealed” forum some years ago, I referred to it as “greasy sugar spread,” which is basically what it is. The primary ingredients are sugar and palm oil… the “nut” part...
NCL Files FTC Complaint Against vitaminwater
Alas, poor Coca Cola Company: its soda-like “vitaminwater” product is continuing to draw fire. Not only is the CSPI’s lawsuit moving forward, it may also have to tangle with the FTC… if the National Consumers League has its way. The makers of vitaminwater are using claims to sell their products that are making consumer advocates call “foul.” In a new complaint to the Federal Trade Commission, NCL is...
Taco Bell Sued Over “Taco Meat Filling”
According to the LA Times, Taco Bell is being sued over the beef in its tacos. The class-action suit, filed on behalf of Amanda Obney, claims that the chain restaurant’s “Taco Meat Filling” is only 36% beef… waaaay short of the standard definition of “beef.” The class-action suit, which does not ask for money, objects to Taco Bell calling its products “seasoned ground beef or seasoned beef,...