‘Heavy soda’ trend sparks debate as drinks feature extra syrup for maximum sweetness

‘Heavy soda’ trend sparks debate as drinks feature extra syrup for maximum sweetness

A sweet new drink craze is bubbling up online, and dentists are cringing. The latest fountain option, dubbed heavy soda, promises an extra blast of syrup for maximum sweetness and a flavor strong enough to withstand melting ice. According to Reddit threads and viral TikTok videos, some gas stations in southern Missouri have begun offering … Read more

Is cane sugar better than high fructose corn syrup? The real health differences, as Trump applauds Coca-Cola’s ‘very good move’

Is cane sugar better than high fructose corn syrup? The real health differences, as Trump applauds Coca-Cola’s ‘very good move’

The US soda scene is getting a sugary shake-up. On Tuesday, Coca-Cola confirmed it will roll out a new product made with cane sugar this fall, aimed at American Coke drinkers who want to avoid high-fructose corn syrup. The announcement came in the company’s quarterly earnings report, posted just a week after President Donald Trump … Read more

Children’s cough syrup recalled due to possibly deadly food poisoning risk: ‘Stop using it immediately’

Children’s cough syrup recalled due to possibly deadly food poisoning risk: ‘Stop using it immediately’

Parents: You might want to check your medicine cabinet. A New York-based pharmaceutical company is voluntarily recalling several batches of a popular children’s cough syrup over fears they may be contaminated with harmful bacteria. The Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to “stop using it immediately” if they have any of the affected lots … Read more

Pancake syrup with bizarre warning label leaves shopper stumped: ‘Keep away from tractor’

Pancake syrup with bizarre warning label leaves shopper stumped: ‘Keep away from tractor’

This one got sauced in translation. A flummoxed shopper posted a photo of a maple syrup bottle with a stumper of a warning label to a popular message board — and found themselves inundated with sweetly funny responses. “Do not freeze and keep away from tractor and sun,” read the front of the container, offered as evidence … Read more

Why so many wacky food mashups have taken over store shelves, from Sour Patch Kids Oreos to Pepsi Maple Syrup

Why so many wacky food mashups have taken over store shelves, from Sour Patch Kids Oreos to Pepsi Maple Syrup

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream usually draws customers with gourmet takes on classics like vanilla and pistachio. But occasionally, the artisanal ice cream maker headquartered in New York slips in what it calls a “shock flavor,” like Hidden Valley Ranch or pizza. Surprising flavor combinations – think gravy-flavored Jones Soda or Sour Patch Kids Oreos — … Read more

Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to contamination

Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to contamination

Haleon is recalling eight lots of the popular cough syrup Robitussin due to “microbial contamination,” per a recent advisory by the US Food and Drug Administration. The tainted products in question are the Robitussin Honey CF Max Day and Nighttime, which are used to alleviate symptoms associated with cold, flu, hay fever and other respiratory … Read more

Ben Stein: I miss when ‘a large African American woman’ was on ‘Aunt Jemima’ syrup

Ben Stein: I miss when ‘a large African American woman’ was on ‘Aunt Jemima’ syrup

Actor Ben Stein is getting slammed on social media after posting a bizarre video talking about Aunt Jemima syrup, which has been renamed to Pearl Milling Company. Stein, 78, opened the video posted to Truth Social by explaining he was making breakfast for dinner. “Aunt Jemima, yummy, pancake syrup. Now, this used to show a … Read more