the 10 weirdest, grossest ingredients in processed food


	the 10 weirdest, grossest ingredients in processed food

djenne

11-2-2009 12:52 AM

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processed food, contaminated food supply

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i just threw up a little bit in my mouth

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11-2-2009 8:07 AM

shaor

Yuk!

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