Are Artificial Growth Hormones used to increase milk production safe for cows and humans? Depending on whom you ask, some say yes, some say no and some just say moo. I asked Garelick Farms, a Dean Foods brand, what they say… Dear Milk Mavens: Since Garelick Farms has been bringing farm-fresh milk to families since [...]

When understanding the label on Sugar Free Crystal Light Lemonade didn’t come naturally, I took a stand and asked Kraft Foods to explain it… Dear Crystal Light Source: Can you please clarify the Crystal Light Lemonade package label? It says: “Natural Flavor with Other Natural Flavor.” Wouldn’t “Other Natural Flavor” also be considered “Natural Flavor”? [...]

Recently, Dr. Oz caught the attention of consumers, while enraging apple juice producers, after testing dozens of samples and discovering that some popular brands contain arsenic. I asked Apple & Eve for their side of the story… Dear Apple & Eve Apple Juicers: I’m sure you’re aware of Dr. Oz’s recent allegations that some of [...]

Ever since the Space Program helped rocket Tang to popularity, this famous powdered drink has grown to be loved in more than 30 countries. I contacted Kraft Foods to get more of a flavor for Tang… Dear Tang Flavorers, When Tang first arrived on the market, I believe orange-flavored was the only kind available. How [...]

Understanding the meaning behind a dream isn’t always easy. So when I found myself daydreaming about something on the carton of Almond Dream, I asked The Hain Celestial Group who manufacture it for their interpretation… Dear Almond Liquifiers: I’m a big fan of Almond Dream non-dairy beverage. It’s terrific with cereal and so much more [...]

The makers of Fruit2O say the name says it all. Not for me it didn’t! So I wrote Sunny Delight Beverages Company to find out more about what’s in the water… Dear Water Fruiters: The combination of fruit and water sounds refreshing! That’s why Fruit2O is a catchy name. The formula is critical because there [...]

There’s a beverage line of highly caffeinated soda called BAWLS that’s infused with Guarana — a naturally caffeinated berry harvested in the Amazonian rainforest. With so many products out there claiming to provide a boost, why grab some BAWLS to satisfy the need for stimulation your body desires? I asked… Dear Caffeiners Behind BAWLS Guarana [...]

There are many milk choices to consider. Some don’t even come from a cow. They’re also somehow squeezed out of things like soy, rice, coconuts and almonds. Hemp Milk is another one. I contacted Pacific Natural Foods to investigate what that’s all about… Dear Hemp Milk Dealers: What’s the deal with Hemp milk? Isn’t hemp [...]

When unfavorable news about my favorite water came out, I couldn’t keep my feelings bottled up. So I asked Zephyrhills Spring Water Company for an explanation… Dear Water Bottlers from Zephyrhills: I just read an article called “Best and worst bottled water brands” based on a new report released by Environmental Working Group (see link [...]

Jeff Foxworthy said: “You might be a redneck if … Jack Daniels makes your list of Most Admired People.” While I’ve never been referred to as a redneck, I can be a pain in the neck. So I bugged Jack Daniel Distillery twice for information about their Tennessee Whiskey… Dear Wizards of Whiskey: I wrote [...]