Consumer Reports investigation finds concerning levels of additives, contaminants in popular snacks
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A new Consumer Reports investigation found concerning levels of certain additives and contaminants in some widely sold foods and drinks. (Consumer Reports)
From chips and snack cakes to drink mixes and pudding, many popular processed foods contain additives used to enhance color, sweetness, texture, or shelf life.
But shoppers usually can’t tell from the label exactly how much of those additives are in each serving.
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A new Consumer Reports investigation found concerning levels of certain additives and contaminants in some widely sold foods and drinks.
Watch The Morning Show at 7 a.m. Thursday for a full breakdown of what Consumer Reports found in some popular snacks.
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