How much Coke is too much? A deadly Coca-Cola habit may have contributed to the death of a New Zealand woman who drank an astounding two gallons of Coke per day. Natasha Harris, a stay-at-home mom of eight, died in February 2010 after suffering a heart attack at the age of 30. On average, she [...]

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When the state of California decided to add the compound 4-methylimidazole (A.K.A. 4-MI or 4-MEI) to its list of known carcinogens last year, it created a real headache for the soft drink industry. The caramel coloring they’ve been using to give colas that distinct, brown color contained levels of 4-MI that would have warranted a [...]

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Coca-Cola revealed today that it told the Food and Drug Administration that some of its orange juice had been made with produce sprayed with a fungicide in Brazil that wasn’t registered for use here in the U.S. “As a responsible company, we always strive to do the right thing and comply with all laws and [...]

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The secret recipe for Coca Cola is one of the most well-guarded secrets in the world. Ever since it was concocted by medicinal chemist John Pemberton back in 1886, the recipe is said to be guarded in a secure vault 24 hours a day. Now, though, the secret might be out. The radio show This [...]

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With a name like VitaminWater it MUST be good for you, right?  Actually, it’s just non-carbonated fruit soda disguised as a sports drink. Late last week, a federal judge ruled that VitaminWater will not keep you “healthy as a horse,” as its label promises.  It won’t being about a “healthy state of physical or mental [...]

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It’s a good thing that “Out of Order” sign is there.  I’m sure no one would be able to figure it out.

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Costco is raising eyebrows by taking a unique stance in a pricing disagreement with the Coca-Cola Company.  The company has banned Coke products from its Costco stores. A Costco exec confirmed that the ban is now in place, stating that the dispute was over pricing, but refusing any further comment on the matter. Coke says [...]

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