
968: Bottled Water | Skeptical Sunday
The Jordan Harbinger Show
Controversial Marketing and Health Scare of Bottled Water Brand
A bottled water brand faced controversy due to marketing mishaps where their product was mistakenly associated with semen, leading to a failed attempt to rebrand in the UK. Additionally, the brand was found to have carcinogenic levels of bromate in the UK, leading to a recall and subsequent discontinuation of the product in the UK and Europe. The comparison between tap water and bottled water highlighted differences in chlorination, disinfection methods, and potential risks of plastic seepage in bottled water affecting human health.
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