The Best One Yet 🍒 “Pop-Tart Problem” — Red dye’s food ban. JPMorgan’s overdraft idea. Job Referrals as-a-Service.
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Jan 16, 2025 A recent ban on Red 3 artificial dye sparks conversation about food safety and regulations long overdue. Meanwhile, JPMorgan's record profits fuel discussions about eliminating unpopular overdraft fees. The gig economy is evolving with innovative job referrals that can earn side hustlers up to $30k a year. Plus, a playful debate arises regarding the differences in shopping choices between male and female Instacart shoppers, shining a light on societal stereotypes. Dive into these intriguing topics and more in a lively and entertaining exchange!
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Instacart Shopping Fails
- One Instacart customer ordered herb butter but received canola oil instead.
- Another customer wanted ground beef for hamburgers but received beef chuck.
Choosing Your Instacart Shopper
- Consider the gender of your Instacart shopper, as there's a stereotype that men struggle with grocery shopping.
- Keep ingredient lists simple for male shoppers to avoid potential mistakes.
Red 3 Paradox
- Red 3, a petroleum byproduct, was approved for food use in 1907, despite being linked to cancer in rats decades later.
- Red 3 was banned in cosmetics in the US during the 1990s, but not in food, highlighting a regulatory paradox.