For those who don’t know this story, “Pink Sauce” was a luminous pink condiment created by a celebrity chef in the USA, and went viral on social media.
The condiment was bought by many but ending up causing widespread sickness and controversy as it was not FDA approved nor protected under cottage laws.
This incident left many to wonder: How much do we know about what is going in our food, and why are we so obsessed with what celebrities eat?
This episode explores the world of marketing and advertising in relation to food products, social media influencers, and some important watch outs when it comes to nutrition listings.
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