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A major beverage mix-up is making headlines. The manufacturer pulled over 19,000 cases of Dr Pepper Zero Sugar after labeling them incorrectly. These cans, marked “Zero Sugar,” actually contain the full-sugar version. The Dr. Pepper recall affects anyone watching their sugar intake, especially diabetics. On June 5, 2025, the FDA reclassified the situation as a...

Kyla Dawn

Kyla Dawn

Lifestyle & News Writer

Cooking in bulk and eating leftovers is convenient, but it comes with a higher risk of food poisoning. Rice in particular has been getting buzz over social media, namely about the dangers of “fried rice syndrome” and “reheat syndrome”. However, the safety concerns don’t refer only to the reheating process. Rather, the main issue lies...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist

A recent nationwide investigation has revealed alarming levels of arsenic and cadmium contamination in rice sold across the United States. Samples were sourced from more than a 100 different brands in the United States. The levels detected far exceed the recommended amounts, especially for infants, toddlers, and pregnant individuals. Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) tested...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid that is found throughout the body. Most commonly found in the brain, heart, muscles, and bone marrow. Adults synthesize taurine, but people also commonly obtain it from foods like meat, fish, and eggs. Many energy drinks and protein supplements prominently add taurine. People commonly use taurine supplements to...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast