Common myths about food debunked

Many of our most common beliefs about food … aren’t actually true.
​For example, there’s a widespread notion that Twinkies never go bad.
In fact, there’s a school in Maine that’s held on to one for over 40 years as a science experiment.
But … they probably shouldn’t eat it. In reality, Twinkies are only fresh for about 45 days.

​SOURCES

1. 43-Year-old Twinkie Still Intact at Maine School --  CBS Boston
2. "The Science Of Twinkies: How Do They Last So Darned Long?" (Maria Godoy) — NPR
3. "How To Tell Whether Expired Food Is Safe To Eat" (Lea Ceasrine) -- Consumer Reports
4. "SAVE Money by Knowing When Food Is Safe" (A. K. Magoulas, CiCi Williamson) — U.S. Department of Agriculture
5. "Bill Would Ban Rice At Weddings" (Judd Everhart) — Associated Press
6. Fact or Fiction: Uncooked Rice Is Bad for Birds —  American Chemical Society
7. "The Surprising Origins of the Fortune Cookie" (Michael Lee) -- History.com
8. "Meet the Guy Who Writes the Fortune in Your Fortune Cookie" (Michelle Kim) -- CNN ​