“An ingredient in some of Chick-fil-A’s dipping sauces can cause serious health problems.”
Social media posts
in a video on Facebook. Claim dated 29 Jan 2023.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse
What PolitiFact found
Some of Chick-fil-A’s dipping sauces contain a small amount of a common food additive called calcium disodium ethylene-diaminetetraacetate, or EDTA. The FDA says it is safe to consume in small quantities.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 29 January 2023. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 9 February 2023, 11 days later. Its rating was “False”.
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