FDA Relaxes Definition Of Smoothie

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WASHINGTON—In a decision with far-reaching implications for the thick-drink industry, the Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it is relaxing the standards all chilled, blended fruit beverages must meet in order to be labeled a smoothie. “For the first time in more than 50 years of strict oversight, the federal government will now recognize any drink that is not uniformly smooth, but includes pieces of fruit less than 0.72 centimeters in diameter, as a smoothie,” FDA spokesperson Linda Furman said. “Kiwi, cherimoya, and Bartlett pear flavors are now also permitted, as well as sherbet at levels constituting no more than 8 percent of total volume.” Furman added that a new concoction sold by the Pfizer pharmaceutical company and composed entirely of blended Xanax, whiskey, and ice has been categorized by the FDA as a yogurt drink.

 

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Good call.

Is this because of the phrase “ketchup is just tomato smoothie”

Is nothing sacred anymore!!

LongOverdue SmoothieFreedom!

It’s about time

Smoothies are ice sludge. Don't me.

It’s hard being The Onion these days.

So now i can go to a massage parlor and ask for a 'smoothie'.

Yet, 3 out of 14 Americans like it a little rougher.

It should be smooth, tasty, overpriced and have more calories than a taco salad

Okay but when will they define what a sandwich is?

Stuff like this happens all the time, this could easily be a real headline. Sad

Glad that liberal bullshit's out of the way so I can stop calling them ''shakes'' 😒🙄

I don't need you to classify my smoothie for me...as long as it's blended as intended

😅😅😅

Eventhough it may be News. I wouldn't be surprised if they even do. Boba in Malaysia was one time illegal while America illegalised Kinder Surprise

because of millennials or vegans?

Oh THAT kind of smoothie. I thought it was that thing where you remove your dentures... Never mind'

😂

Onion? Is that you? I thought you were dead!

Now includes sex toys.

Hhahah WinsAre4Losers

No longer causes ... cancer ✔️

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