Topic: Spinach

4 chapters across the catalog

Holiday Heart
Episode 1514 1:06:02 - 1:09:31

1514: Holiday Heart

Toxic Spinach Contamination in Australia

A major food safety recall occurred in Australia after hundreds of people fell ill from eating spinach contaminated with a toxic weed known as Thorn Apple. Victims suffered from hallucinations, headaches, and nausea, leading to a massive investigation into Riviera Farms and centralized supermarket supply chains.

Inrush
Episode 1513 2:53:15 - 2:58:01

1513: Inrush

Toxic Spinach Recall in Australia and Hallucination Reports

Costco stores in Australia issued an urgent recall for Riviera Farms baby spinach after customers reported severe hallucinations, blurred vision, and rapid heartbeats. The contamination was traced to a toxic weed accidentally harvested with the spinach. At least two dozen people required medical attention following consumption of the affected product.

The Learning Curve
Episode 1400 3:02:39 - 3:05:04

1400: The Learning Curve

Jen Psaki, Spinach for Breakfast Comment

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is mocked for a bizarre comment during a press conference where she suggested people have "coffee and spinach" for breakfast. The hosts jokingly interpret this as a slip-up revealing her "reptilian" nature. The clip is analyzed for its randomness and Psaki's subsequent stumble.

Axe Man
Episode 723 2:20:41 - 2:24:45

723: Axe Man

Impossible Foods and the "Hardcore Meat Lover"

The CEO of Impossible Foods, a company backed by $70 million in funding from investors like Bill Gates, discusses the goal of creating plant-based meat for "hardcore meat lovers." The product uses a key protein isolated from spinach to replicate the texture and flavor of beef without cholesterol or antibiotics. The segment mocks the idea that meat eaters would switch to a product marketed as "meat for people who hate computers."