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Yes, titanium dioxide, an ingredient in Skittles, is banned in Europe
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Yes, there is an abandoned Burger King in a Delaware mall
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Social media videos claiming Starbucks hot cup sizes all hold the same amount of liquid are false.
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Yes, heat did lead to the deaths of thousands of cattle in Kansas
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Coca-Cola once contained coca leaf extract, but not cocaine as the drug we know today
Elon Musk said in a tweet that he’d buy Coca-Cola “to put the cocaine back in.” The drink did once contain coca leaf extract, from which cocaine is derived.
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No, Costco is not raising its hot dog combo price
A viral tweet claiming Costco is planning to raise the price of its $1.50 hot dog combo meal due to inflation is “incorrect information,” the company says.
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Yes, almond milk does contain almonds, but the amount varies by brand
A TikTok video claims there are no almonds in popular almond milk brands. While the amount varies by brand, we can VERIFY they do contain almonds.
Food
Yes, titanium dioxide, an ingredient in Skittles, is banned in Europe
Is titanium dioxide, an ingredient in Skittles, banned in Europe?
Food
There is a Capri Sun recall, but only for its wild cherry flavor
More than 5,000 boxes of wild cherry Capri Sun drinks were recalled for possible contamination of a cleaning solution.
Food
Yes, Klondike has discontinued the Choco Taco
Choco Taco has been discontinued by Klondike, the company that manufactures the sweet treat. Klondike bars are still on the menu, but it’s not the same thing.
Food
Yes, there is an abandoned Burger King in a Delaware mall
A photo of a retro Burger King, its decor still reminiscent of the 1980s, went viral. The restaurant has remained intact since it closed in 2009.
Food
No, all Starbucks hot cup sizes do not hold the same amount of liquid
Social media videos claiming Starbucks hot cup sizes all hold the same amount of liquid are false.
Food
No, Sriracha hasn’t been discontinued, but production is temporarily suspended
Production of Sriracha hot chili sauce has been suspended until further notice due to a “severe” chili pepper shortage, Huy Fong Foods, Inc. says.
Extreme Weather
Yes, heat did lead to the deaths of thousands of cattle in Kansas
Did heat lead to the deaths of thousands of cattle in Kansas? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Health
9 things parents need to know about the baby formula shortage and what to do if their brand is out of stock
What can parents do if their baby formula brand isn’t available? Is homemade formula a safe option? VERIFY answers your questions during the shortage.
Food
Coca-Cola once contained coca leaf extract, but not cocaine as the drug we know today
Elon Musk said in a tweet that he’d buy Coca-Cola “to put the cocaine back in.” The drink did once contain coca leaf extract, from which cocaine is derived.
Food
No, Costco is not raising its hot dog combo price
A viral tweet claiming Costco is planning to raise the price of its $1.50 hot dog combo meal due to inflation is “incorrect information,” the company says.
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Yes, almond milk does contain almonds, but the amount varies by brand
A TikTok video claims there are no almonds in popular almond milk brands. While the amount varies by brand, we can VERIFY they do contain almonds.
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