The fast-food industry is in very good company with the lead industry …

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The fast-food industry is in very good company with the lead industry and the tobacco industry in how it tries to mislead the public, and how aggressively it goes after anybody who criticizes its business practices. ✨ Interview with Scott Tobias, www.avclub.com. November 14, 2006.
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The fast-food industry is in very good company with the lead industry and the tobacco industry in how it tries to mislead the public, and how aggressively it goes after anybody who criticizes its business practices. ✨ Interview with Scott Tobias, www.avclub.com. November 14, 2006.

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