How the Court of Public Opinion Shifted on the Infamous McDonald’s Coffee Lawsuit
Stella Liebeck’s story has gone from a punchline to a cautionary tale on corporate disinformation.
Stella Liebeck’s story has gone from a punchline to a cautionary tale on corporate disinformation.
Authorities blamed the scene on someone leaving a sign promising “Free Food.”
Frozen vegetable recalls have been issued in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom after a listeria outbreak killed nine. But the recall does not apply to frozen vegetables sold in America.
A website that publishes works of “Christian news satire” is behind false reports that House Democrats introduced a bill making it a hate crime to eat at Chick-fil-A because of the chain’s conservative views.
Bush’s Baked Beans issued a recall in July 2017, and it re-circulated on social media in June 2018.
Aquafina Bottled Water Doesn’t Freeze in Cold Temperatures-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Aquafina bottled water doesn’t freeze in cold temperatures, leading some to question what’s in it. The Truth: Aquafina bottled water doesn’t freeze when exposed to cold temperatures sometimes — but it’s not because of additives or chemicals. Aquafina bottled water doesn’t freeze sometimes because …
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Nationwide Listeria recalls in October 2017 were based on a single positive test result, not a nationwide outbreak of listeria.
Sargento Cheese did not recall any of its products in September 2017, those warnings were based on an earlier and outdated recall alert.
McDonald’s McRib Sandwiches Made From Inverted Pork Rectums-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Persistent claims that McDonald’s McRib sandwiches made from inverted pork rectums surfaced in December 2016 and again in August 2017. The Truth: Although pork rectum is fairly standard fare in some parts of the world, McDonald’s McRib sandwiches are made from pork shoulder, not …
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