And most of our top guys have seriously dry skin. Even more disturbing, 66 percent of those cases were found in vegetarian-labeled products. We talked to actual experts in meat science, and got the real story. That human DNA the Fresh Lab scientists found on the hotdogs they tested? It sounds horrifying. And here's another quandary worth considering. While researchers from Clear Food state that human DNA is unlikely to pose any health threats, they believe the information should be made available to the public and that people should be able to decide for themselves whether they are comfortable eating hot dogs given these findings. Likely more than 2%. The study, conducted by food analytics lab Clear Food, analyzed 345 different hot dogs and sausages, including vegetarian versions. Overall, 14.4 percent of the hot dogs and sausages tested by Clear Foods were problematic, the company said. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans spent $2.4 billion last year on hot dogs and another $2.74 billion on sausages. By MORGAN KORN October 27, 2015, 8:50 AM Americans spent $2.4 billion last year on hot dogs and another $2.74 billion on sausages according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. Agencies Investigating Asbestos in J&J Baby Powder, Insane: Free Drug for Debilitating Disease Leaps to $375k a Year, Barium Everywhere: Tell Congress to Stop Toxic Chemtrail Spraying, Alaska Fishermen Concerned GM Salmon Could Harm $6.4 Billion Fishing Industry. Clear Food study found 14.4 per cent of hot dogs or . 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Well, as you hopefully already knew, hot dogs arent something you should be eating at every meal. But hey, customers hardly ever taste the flakes.". "That could very well leave skin cells or other DNA sources on equipment," Campbell says. Likely more than 2%. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The lab analyzes a product's label and how closely that matches its actual molecular contents, as well as nutrition-content accuracy, such as carbs, fat, calories and protein. Or lips. If you can stomach it, take a look at this video demonstrating how hot dogs are made. February 12 is the 2023 Super Bowl LVII, and what better way to celebrate this annual sporting event than by enjoying the deliciousness of a chip and dip combo with some family and friends? Basically, any food that you havent personally grown or harvested. It sounds horrifying. 2023 - All Rights Reserved. First of all, let's all take a deep breath. And, yep, 10 percent of them contained meat. The Hot Dog study found human DNA samples in 2% of the 345 hotdogs and sausages that it looked at. Eric Spitznagel is a frequent contributor to magazines like Playboy, Esquire, and the New York Times, and was employed for over two decades by the Second City comedy theater, where Stephen Colbert was his Secret Santa _twice. Some minor adjustments to your diet might be exactly what you need. Sixty-seven percent of hygienic problems found in the report were from vegetarian products. All rights reserved. The researchers found that there were issues with more than 14% of the samples analyzed. A food with a substitution issue has an unexpected ingredient that is not listed on the label. At least 12 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, The Saturday Six: Dental device controversy, scientist's bug find and more, Trump speaks at CPAC after winning straw poll, 3 children killed, 2 others wounded at Texas home, Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions, Nikki Haley slams potential GOP contenders, and Trump and George W. Bush, Duo of 81-year-old women plan to see the world in 80 days, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh trial: What to know about the double murder case, Report has startling revelations for contents of hot dogs.
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