Robert F. Kennedy Jr., America’s new health secretary, and apparent Froot Loops critic-in-chief, is making waves with his claim that Canadian Froot Loops are vastly superior to their U.S. counterparts.
According to Kennedy, our northern neighbors are munching on a simpler, healthier version of the iconic cereal, with “two or three ingredients,” while Americans are being duped into eating a chemical cocktail.
First off, New York Times stated Kennedy’s claim that Canadian Froot Loops only have two or three ingredients is simply false. While it’s true that both the American and Canadian versions boast a whopping 27 ingredients, Canada’s version has a lot more natural ingredients than our version.
The New York Times tried to smear RFK with a fact check on Froot Loops.
They ended up exposing all the dangerous chemicals and proving his point.
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— James Dunn 🦡🇺🇸 (@dunnrightpodcst) November 18, 2024
That said, there is a difference between the two versions, and it’s enough to make anyone wonder why the U.S. can’t step up its game. While American Froot Loops rely on artificial dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1 to achieve that signature rainbow aesthetic, Canadian Froot Loops lean on actual food-based colorings—like carrot juice, turmeric, and blueberry juice. It’s like the U.S. is stuck in 1980s food science, while Canada decided to at least make an effort to sound wholesome.
Everyone knows Froot Loops aren’t health food. No one’s pouring a bowl of this sugary delight and thinking, “Ah, yes, a wholesome start to my day.” Dietitian Lisa Moskovitz and nutritionist Dr. Federica Amati both agree: Froot Loops are bad for you no matter where you buy them. The issue isn’t really about the cereal itself—it’s about why the U.S. is so lax on food additives like Red 40 and Yellow 5, which have been linked to behavioral problems, inflammation, and even certain cancers.
This is beyond absurd. The @nytimes says @RobertKennedyJr “was wrong” about Froot Loops having too many artificial ingredients compared to its Canadian version, and then goes on to explain the artificial colorings and preservatives in the U.S. vs the Canadian version.… https://t.co/33UNfLBd3P
— Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) November 17, 2024
Critics may say Kennedy is overplaying the Canadian comparison, but he’s not wrong to call out the FDA for failing to crack down on unnecessary additives. While Canada, the EU, and other countries are banning or phasing out harmful dyes, the U.S. still clings to them like they’re essential to the American experience. Spoiler alert: We don’t need artificial dyes to make breakfast taste good.
Joe Rogan blasts the New York Times for their insane fact check on RFK Jr. about Fruit Loops.
“The New York Times just debunked, in the most insane way, RFK Jr’s assertion that the ingredients in Froot Loops are different in Canada than they are in the United States.”
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— End Tribalism in Politics (@EndTribalism) November 20, 2024
The real takeaway here? Maybe instead of focusing on defending American Froot Loops’ honor, we should be asking why our food regulation agencies are okay with loading up kids’ cereal with ingredients that other countries wouldn’t touch. And hey, if you’re really craving those vibrant hues, maybe it’s time to consider Canada for your next grocery run.
