mercurialworld Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 (edited) From Consumer Reports: Quote WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumer Reports called on the Department of Agriculture today to remove Lunchables food kits from the National School Lunch Program. CR recently compared the nutritional profiles of two Lunchable kits served in schools and found they have even higher levels of sodium than the kits consumers can buy in the store. CR also tested 12 store-bought versions of Lunchables and similar kits and found several contained relatively high levels of lead and cadmium. All but one also tested positive for phthalates, chemicals found in plastic that have been linked to reproductive problems, diabetes, and certain cancers. "Lunchables are not a healthy option for kids and shouldn't be allowed on the menu as part of the National School Lunch Program,” said Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports, which launched a petition to the USDA. "The Lunchables and similar lunch kits we tested contain concerning levels of sodium and harmful chemicals that can lead to serious health problems over time. The USDA should remove Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program and ensure that kids in schools have healthier options.” The USDA currently allows two Lunchables kits — Turkey & Cheddar Cracker Stackers and Extra Cheesy Pizza — to be served to nearly 30 million children through the National School Lunch Program. To meet the program's requirements, Kraft Heinz added more whole grains to the crackers and more protein to the Lunchable kits designed for schools compared to store-bought versions. Lead is a metal that can be bad for our health. Just like how too much candy can give you a tummy ache, too much lead in your body can make you feel sick. Think about Taylor Swift's glittery microphones; if they had lead in them, it could be harmful to her and her fans. Now, what would you do if your favourite snack had lead in it? Edited April 9 by mercurialworld 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magazine Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 (edited) It was kinda obvious Edited April 9 by magazine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brikenbur Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 I used to work for Kraft-Heinz corporate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The7thStranger Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 3 minutes ago, Brikenbur said: I used to work for Kraft-Heinz corporate So what you're saying is that you had access. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FameFatale Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 The Lunchables brand always had a weird taste to me. I like the "LunchMakers" knock off brand I'm a turkey and cheddar with the Butterfinger girl all day long though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladiator Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 3 minutes ago, Brikenbur said: I used to work for Kraft-Heinz corporate spill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplywohoo Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Theyve been banned in my country for aaaaaaages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheep Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 So this is why I'm stupid 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sombre Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 The way I'd be the most annoying dad by not letting my child eat stuff like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameltoe Chariot Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 26 minutes ago, mercurialworld said: From Consumer Reports: Lead is a metal that can be bad for our health. Just like how too much candy can give you a tummy ache, too much lead in your body can make you feel sick. Think about Taylor Swift's glittery microphones; if they had lead in them, it could be harmful to her and her fans. Now, what would you do if your favourite snack had lead in it? 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 The amount of lunchables I've devoured in my lifetime omg kinda craving them now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstreak Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Welp, guess I'll stop getting them for my kids school lunches then 💀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotham Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 I'd still eat their ham and cheese crackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brikenbur Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, Gladiator said: spill A silly Midwest company full of post-grads who think they know what they're doing but only care about meeting quotas and keeping their higher ups "happy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.U.Y. Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana Banana Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, magazine said: It was kinda obvious Like literally. When you look at that ****, do you really think it "looks" healthy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana Banana Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, Sheep said: So this is why I'm stupid And probably a TS or a Yonce fan ¯\(ツ)/¯ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cain Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 American food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisTexas Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Well, good thing I never bought one to try them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheep Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 26 minutes ago, Lana Banana said: And probably a TS or a Yonce fan ¯\(ツ)/¯ who are you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawk Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 The fact that in U.S. school cafeterias Lunchables count as a meal 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyshimmery Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 How are lunchables healthy meals? they seem to be more of a snack, no? Anyhowwww, as an adult, I make charcuterie boards... I like to think of them as the adult version of lunchables lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getBusy Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 They can change their tagline to "Lunchables: Creating the LEADers of Tomorrow" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana Banana Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 9 hours ago, Sheep said: who are you Your mom's chest hair ¯\(ツ)/¯ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheep Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Lana Banana said: Your mom's chest hair ¯\(ツ)/¯ So you're a nobody. Got it Edited April 10 by Sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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