Claims that McDonald’s french fries contain a chemical found in cigarette smoke need context

Summary

Cobb County schools announce bonuses for employees, with Governor Kemp granting $1000 for teachers and support staff, and the school board approving $500 for part-time workers. Students return to school in Cobb and Gwinnett County amidst cool weather, with temperatures not exceeding 50 degrees. Traffic updates include a wreck on 985 southbound and delays on I-20 eastbound. A viral TikTok video raises concerns about acrylamide in McDonald's fries, a chemical also found in cigarette smoke, which forms naturally during high-temperature cooking.

Takeaways

• 🏫 Cobb County schools are providing a $1000 bonus for teachers and school support staff, as granted by Governor Brian Kemp.
• 💼 The Cobb Schools board of Education approved a $500 bonus for part-time employees, following the superintendent's recommendation.
• 👦👧 A good day is wished for students returning to school in Cobb and Gwinnett County, as well as Marietta City Schools.
• 🌡️ The weather forecast predicts a cool day with temperatures around the 30-degree mark, rising to a high of 50 degrees.
• ☀️ Expect plenty of sunshine for the rest of the day, with temperatures cooling down to around 42 degrees by noon.
• 🚦 Traffic updates mention a wreck on southbound 985 near Buford Drive, with a suggestion to use Buford Highway as an alternate.
• 🚗 There are delays on I-20 eastbound near Fulton Industrial Boulevard, with congestion stretching back beyond Six Flags.
• 🍟 A viral TikTok video claims McDonald's fries contain acrylamide, a chemical also found in cigarette smoke, prompting a verification request.
• 🔍 Verification sources include McDonald's, the US Food and Drug Administration, and the CDC, confirming acrylamide forms naturally when foods are cooked at high temperatures.
• 🍟 Acrylamide is not an additive in McDonald's fries; it occurs naturally during the cooking process, similar to its presence in cigarette smoke but in much lower quantities.
• 🌧️ The weather forecast for the upcoming days includes rain, with Friday seeing a mix of sun and clouds, and rain becoming more widespread by late Friday into Saturday morning.

Q & A

What significant news is there for Cobb County schools?

Governor Brian Kemp granted a $1000 bonus for teachers and school support staff in Cobb County schools.

What additional bonus was approved by the Cobb Schools board of Education for certain employees?

The board approved a $500 bonus for employees working less than half time, as recommended by the superintendent.

Which counties are mentioned in regards to students returning to school?

Cobb and Gwinnett County students are mentioned as heading back to school.

What is the current weather forecast for the day mentioned in the script?

The weather is expected to be sunny with temperatures around the 30-degree mark in the morning, rising to a high of 50 degrees in the afternoon.

What is the traffic situation near Buford Drive as described in the script?

There is a wreck blocking a right lane on southbound 985 near Buford Drive, causing traffic to slow down, with Buford Highway suggested as an alternate route.

What is the condition of the traffic on I-85 south?

Traffic on I-85 south is slow, and a stall that was cleared near Beaver Ruin is causing delays.

What is the weather forecast for Friday?

Friday is expected to start mostly sunny but will see clouds moving in by mid-morning, with rain beginning after about 10 o'clock.

What are the expected temperatures for Friday and Saturday?

Friday's temperatures are expected to start at 30 degrees and reach near 50 degrees. Saturday will start with rain and a high of 53 degrees.

What is the claim made in the viral TikTok video about McDonald's fries?

The video claims that McDonald's fries contain acrylamide, a chemical also found in cigarette smoke.

What is the context provided about acrylamide found in McDonald's fries?

Acrylamide is not an additive or ingredient but a chemical that naturally forms when certain foods are cooked at high temperatures, such as frying. It is also found in cigarette smoke but in greater quantities there than in food.

What sources were referenced to verify the claim about acrylamide in McDonald's fries?

Sources including McDonald's, the US Food and Drug Administration, and the CDC were referenced to verify the claim.

What is the expected weather for Sunday?

Sunday is expected to be the driest of the weekend days, with a high temperature of 61 degrees.

What traffic advice is given for those traveling near I-20 eastbound?

Due to a wreck near Fulton Industrial Boulevard, there are significant delays, and travelers are advised to expect slow-moving traffic from Thornton Road to Lithia Springs.

Outlines

00:00

📢 Cobb County Schools Bonuses and Weather Update

Governor Brian Kemp has granted a $1000 bonus for teachers and school support staff in Cobb County schools. Additionally, the Cobb Schools board of Education approved a $500 bonus for employees working less than half time. The script also wishes a great day to students returning to school in Cobb and Gwinnett County, as well as Marietta City Schools. The weather forecast indicates temperatures near 30 degrees in the morning, rising to around 42 degrees by noon, and a high of 50 degrees in the afternoon, suggesting the need for a coat. Traffic updates include a wreck on southbound 985 at Buford Drive, advising use of Buford Highway as an alternate, and a cleared stall on southbound 85 near Beaver Ruin. There's also a new wreck on the West expressway and delays on I-20 eastbound near Fulton Industrial Boulevard.

05:01

🌦️ Weekend Weather Forecast and Traffic Update

The weather forecast predicts fair skies and sunshine throughout the day, with a cool temperature around 51 degrees. Friday is expected to start with a mix of sun and clouds, with rain beginning after 10 o'clock, affecting most areas. The rain will be heavy at times late Friday night into Saturday morning, with scattered showers remaining on Saturday. Sunday is anticipated to be the driest of the weekend days, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 51 degrees. Traffic updates include a cleared wreck on I-20 eastbound near Fulton Industrial Boulevard, but ongoing delays from Thornton Road through Lithia Springs. There are also delays on 985 South at Highway 20, with an alternate route suggested via Buford Highway.

Keywords

💡Cobb County schools

Cobb County schools refer to the educational institutions within Cobb County, Georgia. In the video's context, it's mentioned that there is significant news for these schools, particularly about bonus payments for district employees. This is a key point as it highlights a positive development for educators and support staff in the area.

💡Governor Brian Kemp

Governor Brian Kemp is the highest-ranking official in the state of Georgia, responsible for overseeing state policies and actions. In the script, he is noted for granting a $1000 bonus for teachers and school support staff, which is a significant action affecting the financial well-being of these employees.

💡Bonus

A bonus is an additional payment given to employees beyond their regular salary, often as a reward for good performance or as a special incentive. In the video, bonuses are granted to teachers and school support staff, which is a central theme as it discusses the financial benefits being provided to these workers.

💡School support staff

School support staff are non-teaching employees who provide essential services to schools, such as administrative, custodial, and technical support. The script mentions that these individuals are also receiving bonuses, indicating a broader effort to reward and support all school employees.

💡Cobb Schools board of Education

The Cobb Schools board of Education is the governing body responsible for overseeing the school district's policies and budget. They are mentioned in the script as having voted to approve a $500 bonus for part-time employees, demonstrating their role in shaping employee benefits.

💡Marietta City Schools

Marietta City Schools refers to the school district serving the city of Marietta, Georgia. The script notes that these schools are back in session, which is relevant to the theme of returning to school and the community's reaction to it.

💡Temperature

Temperature is a measure of the thermal state of the atmosphere. In the script, it is used to describe the weather conditions, with temperatures near 30 degrees and expected to rise to around 50 degrees, indicating the cool weather and advising viewers to wear coats.

💡Crash Clark

Crash Clark appears to be a nickname or a moniker for a traffic reporter in the video. The name is used to introduce traffic updates, indicating the reporter's role in providing information on road conditions and accidents.

💡Acrylamide

Acrylamide is a chemical compound that can be formed in certain foods when cooked at high temperatures, such as frying, roasting, or baking. The script discusses claims that McDonald's fries contain acrylamide, which is also found in cigarette smoke, and the subsequent verification of this claim.

💡McDonald's fries

McDonald's fries are a popular fast-food item known for their distinctive taste. The script addresses a viral TikTok video's claim about the presence of acrylamide in these fries, which is a key point in the discussion about food safety and public health.

💡Verification

Verification in this context refers to the process of confirming or disproving a claim or statement. The script mentions that the video will verify the claim about acrylamide in McDonald's fries, showing the importance of fact-checking in news reporting and public discourse.

Highlights

Cobb County schools' district employees receive a $1000 bonus from Governor Brian Kemp.

Cobb Schools board of Education approved a $500 bonus for employees working less than half time late last year.

Students in Cobb and Gwinnett County are heading back to school with the wish for a great day.

Marietta City Schools resume classes, with parents expressing relief.

Weather forecast predicts temperatures near 30 degrees with plenty of sunshine and a high of 50 degrees.

Traffic update includes a wreck on 985 southbound blocking a right lane, suggesting Buford highway as an alternate.

I-20 eastbound near Fulton Industrial Boulevard experiences delays with a new wreck.

A judge was attacked in a courtroom, prompting public reaction and discussion.

Fast food fries are under scrutiny for containing acrylamide, a chemical also found in cigarette smoke.

Acrylamide forms naturally when foods are cooked at high temperatures and is present in both fries and cigarette smoke but in different quantities.

Weather forecast for Friday predicts fair skies and cool temperatures, with rain expected by mid-morning.

Rain is expected to be heavy late Friday night into Saturday morning, with scattered showers remaining on Saturday.

Sunday is expected to be the driest of the weekend days, with temperatures reaching up to 53 degrees.

Another system is predicted to bring heavy rain late Monday into Tuesday, with a chance of thunder.

Traffic update on I-20 eastbound indicates ongoing delays from Thornton road to Lithia Springs.

A viral TikTok video claims McDonald's fries contain acrylamide, prompting a verification process using sources from McDonald's, the FDA, and the CDC.

Transcripts

Time.

Now, 636 there was some pretty significant big news for Cobb County schools,

more district employees will get a bonus.

Governor Brian Kemp granted a $1000 bonus for teachers and school support staff.

Late last year

this week,

the Cobb Schools board of Education voted to approve the superintendent's

recommendation of $500 to employees working less than half time.

And this Thursday morning,

we do wanna wish all the students headed back to

school today a great day in Cobb and Gwinnett County.

Also.

Marietta City Schools are back in class this

morning and let the parents collectively rejoice.

Good morning Ryan there.

You're starting off with temperatures right near the 30 degree mark.

You're gonna have plenty of sunshine around for the rest of the day.

Temperatures right around 42 degrees by noon. That's on the cool side, folks.

Yeah, it's gonna stay cool pretty much all day long.

Your high will be re 50 degrees for this afternoon. So you need the coat this morning

and you can hold on to it for the rest of the afternoon. Crash Clark.

How's the ride looking? Well, we're starting to get a little bit more active

out here, my friend and that's what we're taking peaks at.

Let's go ahead and take it back up towards 985. This is southbound.

We've got it right there at Buford Drive. This wreck blocking up a right lane.

So you want to get on over to Buford highway as an alternate.

And of course, it's uh a little bit slow on 85 south.

We did just clear a stall southbound 85 near Beaver ruin. That's why you are

condition yellow got a brand new wreck on the West expressway. Oh boy.

Standing still I 20 eastbound near Fulton Industrial Boulevard.

Those delays stretching well back beyond six flags.

Ayesha crash. Thank you. 638.

Now, an unbelievable scene playing out in a courtroom. This is a story.

A lot of you reacting to online.

What led to this judge being attacked?

Some favorite fast food fries are in question for claims they contain the same

chemical found in cigarette smoke will verify for you right after the break.

Good morning. I'm with bus transportation at Edgewood counterpart. Enjoy today.

641 is the current time. Welcome back to the show, folks.

We're starting off with fair skies and it's gonna stay nice and sunny,

pretty much all day long today.

Uh Nothing much hindering us from receiving that sunshine,

although it will be on the cool side.

So make sure you wrap yourself up nice coat.

We'll do you for this morning and this afternoon

we're gonna stay dry,

uh, tonight, which will lead us into Friday morning, staying that way,

mostly sunny skies.

But once we get toward mid morning,

I think a few more clouds will start to move into the area.

Now, the rain coming out of these clouds, at least not yet.

We're gonna see a mix of sun and clouds for

much of the day on Friday after about 10 o'clock,

that's when we're gonna start to see this rain begin to move into the area.

Now, it's more widespread than what we had just yesterday.

Not everyone got wet yesterday. I think most of us will get wet.

Uh, late Friday night, going into Saturday morning, the rain will be heavy at

times as it begins to push through the area through the overnight,

going into Saturday morning.

Now Saturday morning, we'll have some sc Scottish showers left around again,

a few heavy pockets here and there.

By the time we get to the afternoon, a lot of that will be off to the east of us,

we'll be left with the clouds.

And so it will be a cloudy day for us on Saturday

with the rain around early and then we'll gradually break those clouds down

and get some sunshine in here for the latter half of the weekend.

So Sunday will be the driest of the two weekend days today,

mostly sunny 51 for the high temperature,

30 degrees start on Friday. We'll get up to near 5039 degrees.

Start on Saturday morning with the rain in place. So there will be a cold rain forest.

53 degrees will be an afternoon.

High temperature dry out on Sunday back to school for more of us back to

work on Monday will be at 53 degrees and then the next system comes in,

especially late Monday going into Tuesday.

Well,

we'll have a good chance for another batch of heavy rain pushing through the area.

Maybe even a clap of thunder or 261 degrees

will be a high temperature and then cooling it

as we head toward the middle of the work week.

Next week,

38 degrees start will be at 50 degrees for your high crash clark over to you.

All right. Ches

still keeping an eye on a couple of hot spots. I'll give you some good news.

First of all,

the wreck on I 20 this is eastbound right near full industrial boulevard.

Now, all off to the right,

but the bad news is kind of creeping and crawling

from Thornton road all the way through Lithia Springs.

Once you obviously get by that,

you'll rediscover that speed limit still dealing with delays on 985 South.

Um, at

highway 20 that is known as Buford Drive

and your alternate is known as Buford Highway,

but you see a little bit of the yellow there underneath those moving arrows

a lot of folks are jumping over from flowery branch heading down towards Buford.

So a couple of little hot spots as the rush hour slowly starts to take shape.

Uh You should crash. Thank you.

A recent viral tiktok video making some big claims

about arguably the best fast food French fries.

That's right. Mcdonald's fries.

The video claims those fries contain a chemical called acrylamide

which is also found in cigarette smoke. One viewer reached out to see if this is true.

You asked, we got you covered. We verify.

Do mcdonald's french fries contain acrylamide.

A chemical also found in cigarette smoke.

Our sources include mcdonald's, the US Food and Drug Administration and the CDC.

We found acrylamide is not

an additive or an ingredient.

It's a chemical that naturally forms when

certain foods are cooked in high temperatures.

That would be frying, roasting or baking.

That chemical is also found in cigarette smoke, but there is more in it,

in the smoke than in food. So we can verify. Yes, but it needs context.

Again, acrylamide is found in both fries and cigarette smoke,

but it occurs naturally when you cook foods.