Hot Pockets are bad for you. The list of ingredients on the box of Hot Pockets is extremely long and includes words the average person can’t even recognize. Many harmful preservatives and additives are found within Hot Pockets.
More than half a million pounds of pepperoni sandwiches may be contaminated. More than 750,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets sold nationwide have been recalled because they may contain pieces of glass and hard plastic, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Possible short-term side effects
- allergic reaction
- gastrointestinal problems
- inflammation
- ulcers
- diarrhea
Possible long-term side effects
- osteoporosis
- kidney disease
- heart disease
- degenerative brain disorders
- cancer
The Truth About Hot Pockets Finally Revealed
FAQ
Why are Hot Pockets bad?
What is the controversy with Nestle Hot Pockets?
Why are Hot Pockets being recalled?
Are Hot Pockets recalled?
Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling about 762,615 pounds of select batches of Hot Pockets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Friday. Hot Pockets: Premium Pepperoni Made With Pork, Chicken & Beef. Nestle
What is a hot pocket?
Hot Pockets have been burning the inside of our mouths with nuclear hot cheese since 1983, and in that time a lot of flavors and varieties have come and gone. Whether it’s the old faithful buttery crispy crust or new iterations like croissant, pretzel, or garlic crusts, chances are there’s a Hot Pocket just for you.
Are Hot Pockets good?
It’s smart of Hot Pockets to emulate pie crust, and it just works ever so well. A lot of Hot Pockets are geared toward more snacky type food, but this is a meal. Eat two of these and you’ve practically had a pot pie. It’s a traditional favorite in an innovative handheld pocket, a chicken pot pie on the go, if you will.
Why do people eat Hot Pockets?
If you weren’t having cheese or pepperoni pizza Hot Pockets back in the day, you were probably eating the chicken, broccoli and cheddar ones. Probably at your parents’ insistence that it was better that the steady flow of pizza into your gullet. It’s a sly way to get people to eat their vegetables.