Kayla Blanton

Kayla Blanton is a freelance writer-editor who covers health, nutrition, and lifestyle topics for various publications including SELF, Prevention, Everyday Health, People, and more. She’s always open to conversations about fueling up with flavorful dishes, busting beauty standards, and finding new ways to care for our bodies.

74%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The article also relies on fear-mongering tactics by emphasizing the potential long-term effects of lead exposure, which may not be accurate or relevant to the situation.
  • The article uses biased language to sensationalize the issue of lead contamination in ground cinnamon products. The author exaggerates the severity and impact of lead poisoning without providing sufficient evidence or context.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, the author's background and expertise may not be relevant to the topic of ground cinnamon recall.
  • There is no evidence of any conflict of interest in this article.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article also contains factual errors regarding the brands and specific lots affected by the contamination, as well as their distribution channels.
  • The author contradicts herself and the FDA by stating that the recalled cinnamon products are unsafe when they have only been recommended for recall. The author also provides inaccurate information about the lead levels found in the spices compared to applesauce pouches.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The article fails to disclose any potential sources of bias or conflict of interest that may have influenced its content and presentation.
  • The article uses deceptive practices by misleading readers about the official status of the product recall. The author also omits important information that could help consumers make informed decisions.

Recent Articles

FDA Recalls Six Ground Cinnamon Products Due to Elevated Lead Levels

FDA Recalls Six Ground Cinnamon Products Due to Elevated Lead Levels

Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024 The FDA has announced a recall of six ground cinnamon products due to elevated levels of lead. The affected brands are La Fiesta, Marcum, MK, Swad, Supreme Tradition and El Chilar. These products were found in various stores including discount retailers such as Save A LotMTCI and Dollar Tree and Family DollarEl Chillar. Additional ground cinnamon products have also been found to contain elevated levels of lead after a massive recall of tainted cinnamon applesauce pouches last fall. Consumers should be aware and cautious when purchasing spices as they can sometimes contain harmful substances.