Things Worth Noting
McDonald’s is bringing back its popular Pokémon Happy Meal in 2026 to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary, blending nostalgia with exciting Pokémon TCG features for fans of all ages. The partnership began in 2011 with Generation V toys and added trading cards in 2014, featuring Pikachu as a staple. Highlights include the 2021 25th anniversary’s […]
No, McDonald’s McRib does not contain real rib meat. The pork patty is made from ground pork—primarily shoulder meat—mixed with water, salt, dextrose, and rosemary extract, then molded into a rib-like shape for appearance. Official McDonald’s ingredients confirm it’s 100% pork with no actual ribs included. A class-action lawsuit filed in December 2025 accuses McDonald’s […]
McDonald’s fries, made from Russet Burbank potatoes, are a fast food icon, but their “dark truth” involves controversial ingredients and health risks. Grown with pesticides like Monitor, potatoes are blanched with sodium acid pyrophosphate and pre-fried in vegetable oils (canola, corn, soybean) containing omega-6 fatty acids, linked to inflammation. Additives like TBHQ, dimethylpolysiloxane, and natural […]