22. Food Effects and Drug Defects

Series 22 examines the diets of many Americans; some unusual and humorously harmless; others unusual and harmful. Several articles target the food and drug industries for their pushing unhealthy, sometimes dangerous products onto the public.   Note: Several essays are now on Amazon.com in the “Customs and Cultures of Contemporary America” series of books.    Food and drink are continuously being sold in smaller offerings at higher prices: Downsizing Products, Upsizing Prices. ~ The Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) company is dropping its famous slogan: Used to be Finger Licking Good!…How un-American! ~ An article on a product called Ritz Bits…and don’t eat too much.  ~  This report is about the concerns on a  wide variety of food. In light of the many possibilities, I think it of dancing to Salmonella Serenades. ~ Or for that matter, the Botulism Serenades, with the culprit being the All-American nacho cheese dip. ~  This link is to  another Food Follies report on What America Eats, which is a great amount of fried food: America’s Eating Habits.  ~ Comparing a Michelin 3-Star restaurant to a cafe not even rated: Eating High on the Hog.