Health News with Steven and Mady - Why Are We Being Sold Fake Foods in America?

Send us Fan Mail“Fake food” is one of those phrases that can spark instant outrage, and we get it. But before you swear off your grocery store forever, we slow the conversation down and separate three very different issues: true food fraud, legal but highly processed foods, and viral clips that look scary without real evidence behind them. If you’ve ever wondered whether your olive oil, honey, seafood, or even “beef” is what the label claims, you’re not being paranoid, you’re asking the right question.We dig into economically motivated adulteration and why expensive, hard-to-verify foods are common targets. We talk through how fraud works, what patterns to look for (including suspiciously cheap “premium” products), and what kinds of details signal better transparency and traceability. Then we tackle the internet’s favorite “rubbery fruit” videos and explain why texture changes can come from ripeness, storage, freezing, or variety, not necessarily a secret replacement program.From there, we get practical: why the exact product name matters (like “ground beef” vs other beef products), how to stop shopping from the front of the package, and how to use ingredient lists to compare brands fast. We also touch on GRAS, why consumers still want better oversight, and how to report legitimate concerns in a way investigators can actually use.If you like useful grocery store tips, food safety clarity, and smarter label reading, hit subscribe, share this with a friend who forwards every viral food video, and leave a review. What’s one food you’ve seen that made you think, “Is this even real?”Support the showOrder your copy today of "Achieve Optimal Brain Health with Nutrition," by Stefan McDermott.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYWMB929www.stefanmcdermott.comTo Book an event with The Santa Steven and Mrs. Claus go to:https://www.gigsalad.com/the_santa_steven_aubrey