At least that is what the mainstream media is trying to sell us,

The latest – published in the Daily Mirror (US edition) and broadcast by MSN, has a nice scaremongering headline: 8 fast food items to disappear after RFK Jr.’s food dye ban.

The list of foods that will “disappear” is horrific! Look at this:

• French fries
• Chicken sandwiches (at least the “fast food” variety)
• Burger and hot dog and sandwich buns
• “Sugary” coffee drinks and milkshakes
• Roast beef sandwiches (even without the buns!)
• Tacos (but apparently not burritos or chimichangas?)
• Macaroni and cheese and Chili cheese dogs
• Glazed donuts and biscuits

Yes, we know that there is not a whole lot in common between, say, mac and cheese and chili cheese dogs. But that is how the highly-intelligent, public-minded, and professionally-trained writers and editors at the Daily Mirror grouped them together.

But there is more! The second paragraph of that incredibly-important and well-balanced news story has a link to what breakfast foods will also disappear. Obviously, since breakfast is “the most important meal of the day” (TM) this is even worse, though there are only seven and not eight:

• Breakfast cereals – especially those with bright colors
• Yogurt! Especially flavored versions
• Pop Tarts (TM) and other toaster pastries
• Oranges! (And here you thought that oranges were good for you!)
• Stawberry-flavored milk
• Baked goods (Hostess products are highlighted and have pictures to let you see what you are gonna miss!)

Although it is not one of the seven soon-to-be mourned foods for breakfast, the article ends with a warming that “some meats” apparently will go away.

Now, when you actually read the articles, you quickly find that the headlines are totally misleading and completely contradict the actual (poorly written) content of the articles. These fifteen categories of food will (the article claims) have to be reformulated and may change colors and even taste a bit different because the evil RFK Jr. is working towards banning various food dyes and other additives. Just as the devil-spawn State of Texas has already done. (Listen carefully for the fading appeals of starving Texans, folks!)

We here at TPOL understand the hazards related to ultra-processed foods. Especially the kind slung across the counters and out the drive-up windows of fast food places. And lining the shelves and freezer bins of supermarkets and convenience stores. Just to make it clear, we are no great fans of a lot of those food places and a lot of what passes for food in the States (or other places) these days.

And we know that RFKJr. is a liberal/progressive statist who has more than a wee bit of dictator and autocrat in him – and we recognize it is in his genes: his genetic heritage, right back to Grandpa Joe. But when it comes to spreading truth about the bogus and dangerous nature of COVID-19 vaccines, the hazards associated with many vaccines, and the corruption and double-dealing of the FDA and other government alphabet agencies when it comes to regulating some things and ignoring others? We are willing to put up with those tendencies – but will of course keep a close eye. We don’t think he’ll be another Fauci.

But there at two points to be made today. First, although what you eat isn’t going to make you “unclean” or evil (except for PETA types), it can make you sick and can be unhealthy. Remember it is your own responsibility to chose what to eat. Second, more than ever, never believe an MSM headline or the opening paragraphs. Not that we are saying anything they are printing can be trusted. So don’t trust, and DO verify. It is your freedom that is at stake.