Flavor and Wellness

Consumer Safety

4 articles

Patient receiving NAD+ IV therapy in a modern clinic, highlighting the trend of prioritizing aesthetics over scientifically proven health benefits.
Wellness

Wellness trend prioritizes looks over proven health benefits

Despite its rising popularity in private clinics, a comprehensive 2026 review found no human studies testing IV or intramuscular NAD+ for anti-aging or wellness outcomes, according to Raleigh News & O

Chloe Bennett·June 18, 2026
Young adults enjoying colorful, high-alcohol RTD drinks at a party, oblivious to the significant potency and potential risks.
Drinks

High-alcohol RTDs pose risks for Gen Z, experts warn

Most BuzzBallz drinks contain 15% alcohol-by-volume (ABV) in 200-milliliter containers, a concentration experts warn is easily underestimated.

Daniel Moretti·April 23, 2026
Scientist examining unlabeled supplement bottles in a laboratory, highlighting concerns over FDA oversight and undeclared allergens in the booming supplement industry.
Nutrition

New Bill Proposes Mandatory Listing for Supplement Makers

Over 11,800 bottles of dietary supplements were recalled nationwide due to undeclared allergens, a stark reminder of the FDA's limited oversight in a booming industry.

Ryan Patel·April 22, 2026
A close-up image of a hand using a cloth to wipe off a printed expiry date from a shiny aluminum beverage can, highlighting the ease of product tampering and consumer safety risks.
Brands

Video Shows Expiry Dates Wiped Off Beverage Cans, Sparking Safety Fears

A new video demonstrating how easily expiry dates can be removed from popular beverage cans has gone viral, raising urgent questions about consumer safety and product tampering.

Daniel Moretti·April 5, 2026