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Food
No, there is not a milk recall related to the bird flu outbreak
Health
What we can VERIFY about bird flu amid the current outbreak
Can you safely eat eggs and drink milk during an avian flu outbreak? Is there a bird flu vaccine? We VERIFY the answers to common questions about the H5N1 virus.
Environment
Yes, cicadas are safe to eat for both you and your pet
Fearless foodies, listen up: Cicadas are indeed edible, and there are recipes available online. Now whether or not you decide to indulge is up to you.
Food
Cicadas are edible for people and pets
Fearless foodies, listen up: Cicadas are indeed edible, and there are recipes available online. Now whether or not you decide to indulge is up to you.
Health
Yes, it is safe to eat eggs during the bird flu outbreak
There is no evidence anyone has gotten the bird flu from eating eggs. Experts say fully cooking eggs reduces the risk of illnesses like the bird flu and salmonella.
Food
Bird flu outbreak: Eggs safe to consume
There is no evidence anyone has gotten the bird flu from eating eggs. Experts say fully cooking eggs reduces the risk of illnesses like the bird flu and salmonella.
AI
Images of McDonald’s satanic-themed Happy Meal are AI-generated
McDonald’s told VERIFY images appearing to show a Baphomet satanic Happy Meal are fake. The images were made with artificial intelligence.
AI
Images showing McDonald's and Target satanic-themed products are AI-generated
Images claiming to show satanic-themed Happy Meals and children’s clothing at McDonald’s and Target were made using generative artificial intelligence.
Health
Boil water advisories: VERIFY fact sheet
We VERIFY whether you can brush your teeth, wash dishes or shower during a boil water advisory, and if it’s safe to drink filtered water that isn’t boiled.
Food
No, Aldi does not sell lab-grown bacon
Viral Facebook posts falsely claim Aldi’s bacon is grown from cells in a lab. Here’s what led to the confusion.
Food
No, Aldi does not sell lab-grown bacon
Aldi does not sell bacon grown from cells in a lab. The grocery chain sells bacon and other deli meats under the Appleton Farms brand, not Appleton Meats.
Food
No, Tyson Foods is not hiring ‘illegal immigrants’ while laying off U.S. workers
People online are calling for a boycott of Tyson Foods brands over claims that it is hiring “illegal immigrants” in the midst of layoffs. But those claims are false.
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